[Pregnancy, parturition and contraception in 15 paraplegic women who have borne children]

Ann Med Phys (Lille). 1978;21(4 Spec No):451-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

PIP: The article reports on 15 cases of paraplegic women who became pregnant and delivered 22 infants; 7 infants were premature, 5 because of urinary infection, and 2 because of respiratory insufficiency. There were 5 cesarean sections. For all women considered the neurological handicap was such that no motor or sensory message was possible. During the whole period of pregnancy urination was induced with mechanical methods to avoid urinary infection. After delivery extra precautions were taken so that episiotomy healed completely in the shortest possible time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Contraception*
  • Family Planning Services
  • Pregnancy*
  • Reproduction
  • Research
  • Women*