I have Myelomeningocele type of Spina Bifida which is the worst case of the 3 types there are.
What i want to know is, will i ever be able to have children naturally?
2006-11-29 06:36:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
If you produce sperm normally, and can make love normally then I don't see why it should impact on your fertility, your partner should take a lot of folic though.
2006-11-29 06:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bumblebee 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Men and women with spina bifida can be parents. Men may need medical assistance to obtain sperm. Pregnancy for women with spina bifida requires some adjustment of catheterizing times and monitoring for pressure sores and shunt function. You should discuss issues around medication usage during pregnancy with your doctors before becoming pregnant.
Folic acid is a vitamin that can reduce the chance of having a baby with spina bifida. If you have spina bifida, you should take 4 mg of folic acid a day. Other women should take 0.4 mg (400 micrograms) of folic acid daily if they are planning to become pregnant. This is most important in the first month after conception, which may be before a period is missed.
http://www.childrensmemorial.org/depts/motionanalysis/conditions/tipsforteens.asp
Genetic counseling may be recommended by your physician to discuss the risk of recurrence in a future pregnancy, as well as vitamin therapy (a prescription for folic acid) that can decrease the recurrence risk for ONTDs. Supplemental folic acid, a B vitamin, if taken one to two months prior to conception and throughout the first trimester of pregnancy, has been found to decrease the reoccurrence of ONTDs for couples who have had a previous child with an ONTD. You cannot obtain the proper amount of folic acid in a multivitamin. A prescription from an obstetrician or other healthcare provider is needed in order to receive the proper dosage.
http://www.chop.edu/consumer/your_child/wellness_index.jsp?id=-8779
2006-11-29 07:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by family_matters 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe so, I have a friend with Spina Bifida as well and he said he has no problem in that area. But consult your doctor.
2006-11-29 07:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is something that you will need to discuss with your doctor. A friend of mine has this and although he is able to walk (With a profound limp) he is unable to have children naturally. Although I don't think that this is genetic, it would be a good idea for your partner to take prenatal vitamins for several months to help prevent this from happening to your children. Folic acid has been shown to prevent this if taken before pregnancy occurs.
2006-11-29 06:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could you desire your 15 year previous relationship a 23 year previous?... heavily? what's incorrect with people and not having the ability to attend till they're adults? you're purely 15. you have a minimum of 70 extra years of existence left.
2016-12-29 16:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by schneir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor. I doubt there are many specialists in this area of expertise on Yahoo! Answers.
2006-11-29 06:44:33 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to ask your doctor about this one. I don't see why not it could be possible. Good Luck to you!
2006-11-29 06:41:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Thats nasty.
2006-11-29 06:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by Gret Face Yeti 2 · 0⤊ 12⤋