Subsequent fertility, pregnancy, and gynaecological and psychological outcomes after maternal-fetal surgery for open spina bifida: A prospective cohort study.

Kobe Haenen Simen Vergote Yada Kunpalin Luc de Catte Roland Devlieger Liesbeth Lewi Johannes L van der Merwe Francesca Maria Russo Philippe De Vloo Lore Lannoo Jan A Deprest

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2023)

Open maternal-fetal surgery for spina bifida did not appear to affect fertility in our cohort. Half of the attempts to conceive took place within 2 years. One uterine rupture and one placenta accreta occurred in 16 subsequent pregnancies. Most respondents reported psychological problems linked to the index pregnancy, which reinforces the need for long-term psychological support.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
coronary artery bypass
pregnant women
birth weight
sleep quality
gestational age
surgical site infection
childhood cancer
body mass index