Facial paralysis pregnancy

Email Question I was diagnosed with Bell's palsy four years ago when I was six months pregnant with my first child. Bell's palsy is two to three times more common in women than in men. In her last delivery at term, she had a stillborn baby. The prognosis for recovery is usually good although as you have discovered this diminishes with each subsequent attack. She delivered a gram stillborn. Elective induction should remain reserved for obstetric indications only. Both advised admission in view of intrauterine growth restriction and oligohydramnios though her blood pressure records were normal.

Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your healthcare provider: The first time I attended a support group, I remember the feeling of awe and relief. They tried steroids, but they didn't work. Draughts are not a cause. Eye care may include eye drops during the day, ointment at bedtime, or a moisture chamber at night. At Safe Birth Project , we may be able to help.

The extent of nerve damage determines the extent of Bell's palsy recovery time. As you have discovered, steroids or diuretics may not always work. For the condition to recur is very rare, although I recognise this is no consolation for you. A high fluid content in the tissues, viral inflammation, particularly herpes simplex, and the suppression of the immune system that occurs in the latter part of pregnancy may all cause swelling of the nerve. Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.