Pregnancy is a time of significant transition, both emotionally and physically for women. For women living with multiple sclerosis (MS), there can be additional challenges and questions regarding how best to manage their symptoms and medication during pregnancy. We have collected some key resources to support you as you navigate your fertility journey in conjunction with an MS diagnosis.
Pregnancy and MS medications guide
Navigating pregnancy with MS can be challenging. This comprehensive guide offers essential information on managing MS medications, while ensuring the health and safety of both mum and baby.
Preconception diet, fertility and MS
Nutrition can play an important role for women trying to conceive. It can be hard to find evidence-based information when considering diet changes. Accredited practising dietitian and certified fertility dietitian, Mariam Metwally discusses the impact of nutrition on preconception and fertility, and specific considerations for women with MS.
Pregnancy, fertility and MS
Associate Professor Vilija Jokubaitis discusses family planning, pregnancy and fertility in women with multiple sclerosis, covering important topics including medication considerations during pregnancy, genetics and fertility in men and women.
Pregnancy and MS: Rania's experience
Rania is a mum of two and living with MS, and an MS Plus Ambassador. In this series of videos, developed as part of a Women's Health resource, Rania shares her experience of pregnancy and family planning with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis during her pregnancies.
IVF and MS: Sabine's experience
Sabine is a mum of one, and living with MS. In this series of videos, Sabine shares her difficulties falling pregnant and then undergoing IVF, which resulted in her successful pregnancy.
Ask a neurologist: pregnancy and MS with Associate Professor Anneke Van Der Walt
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.
MS, subfertility and IVF with MS Nurse Susan Agland
Susan Agland, an MS neuroimmunology transitional nurse practitioner at John Hunter Hospital discusses fertility, subfertility and MS. The discussion covers how MS and its treatments can impact conception, the roles of medication, stress, and the importance of understanding personal risk factors. Susan talks about what people who are having difficulty to fall pregnant can do, and where to get support.
