302. NMOSD and Pregnancy/Family Planning
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In this episode of ABCs of NMOSD titled “NMOSD and Pregnancy/Family Planning,” Dr. GG deFiebre of SRNA was joined by Dr. Anastasia Vishnevetsky and Dr. Tamara Bockow Kaplan. The experts discussed contraception and other factors that are important for people to plan with their neurologists and obstetricians. They talked about the implications of a relapse before or during pregnancy and how to approach certain scenarios. The experts also outlined the benefits and risks of several medications and options for treatment scheduling, symptom management, and MRI preparation. Finally, they described considerations for labor and breastfeeding.
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