Successful pregnancy outcome in two sisters with cerebral palsy and phocomelia: a case report and literature review

Wien Med Wochenschr. 2021 Mar;171(3-4):79-81. doi: 10.1007/s10354-020-00791-w. Epub 2020 Dec 14.

Abstract

Background: Little is known about pregnancy rates and outcome in women with motoric disabilities like cerebral palsy (CP) and even less in phocomelia.

Objective: To show complications and psychosocial issues in relation to pregnancy burdened by impaired mobility in CP and phocomelia.

Case report: We present an overview of the pregnancy outcome in two cases of sisters with cerebral palsy and phocomelia. We show complications and psychosocial issues in relation to pregnancy burdened by impaired mobility. Both sisters had a successful pregnancy outcome.

Conclusion: There is a need to increase awareness, education, support, and advocacy in order to optimize pregnancy course and outcome in women with CP and phocomelia.

Keywords: Childbirth; Disability; Preterm birth; Psychosexual development; Quality of life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Palsy*
  • Ectromelia* / genetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome