Rania is a mum of two and living with MS, and MS Plus Ambassador. In this series of videos, Rania shares her experience of pregnancy and family planning with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis during her pregnancies.
In this video, Rania opens up about her emotional and physical challenges during her pregnancies, reflecting on the heightened anxiety and uncertainties she faced.
Rania shared her experiences during pregnancy including the challenges she faced while planning her pregnancies. She discusses the impact of a severe relapse on her conception plans, the complexities of adjusting to new medication, and the emotional strain of navigating uncertainties about conceiving while managing her MS.
Rania talks about how she gathered information and planning her pregnancies, how she navigated her medical team and the anxiety that she faced. She shares how she dealt with reading information online, talking to other women with MS and how having a sister who also has a diagnosis of MS shaped her journey with pregnancy and motherhood.
Rania shares her experience with the postpartum period, which was also influenced by having a sister with a diagnosis of MS. Rania talks about facing the decision to start her MS medications after giving birth, how this impacted her breastfeeding choices and managing her newborns needs.
Rania shares her tips and strategies to feel best supported and ready for starting a family with MS, and that having a baby is not only possible, but worth it!
This video series is part of a comprehensive Women’s Health Resource designed for women living with MS, addressing key topics such as family planning & pregnancy, and menopause. This project was developed in collaboration with women living with MS.
To explore the full resource, visit: https://www.msplus.org.au/wome...
The experiences shared in this video are based on Rania's personal journey with multiple sclerosis and pregnancy. Always consult with your own neurologist, obstetrician, or healthcare provider to receive personalised advice and guidance tailored to your specific situation.
In this series of ‘Ask a neurologist’ videos, MS neurologist Associate Professor Anneke Van Der Walt answers some commonly asked questions for women who are thinking about family planning or are already pregnant and wanting information and support. This series is part of a Women's Health resource focusing on pregnancy and menopause developed in collaboration with women with MS.
Continence Nurse Fiona Easton discusses the impact of menopause and perimenopause on bladder health, especially in women with MS. She elaborates on typical changes during menopause, effective management strategies, and the importance of pelvic floor exercises. This episode provides valuable information for women navigating menopause and its associated bladder changes.
This guide helps you to manage your MS medications during pregnancy and make informed decisions for both your health and your baby's wellbeing.
