A 31-year-old woman who has multiple sclerosis (MS) asks the nurse about risks associated with pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is accurate?
a. "MS symptoms may be worse after the pregnancy."
b. "Women with MS frequently have premature labor."
c. "MS is associated with an increased risk for congenital defects."
d. "Symptoms of MS are likely to become worse during pregnancy."
ANS: A
During the postpartum period, women with MS are at greater risk for exacerbation of symptoms. There is no increased risk for congenital defects in infants born of mothers with MS. Symptoms of MS may improve during pregnancy. Onset of labor is not affected by MS.
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