hemipelvectomy and pregnancy survey
Christina Skoski M.D.
Description
Collection
Title:
hemipelvectomy and pregnancy survey
Creator:
Christina Skoski M.D.
Date:
2/24/2002
Text:
Hello All,
The number of women; post hemi or partial hemipelvectomy who have become
pregnant, carried to term and given birth is small. A review of the
English Medical literature reveals only 18 pregnancies since 1926, although
not all cases have been written up or reported, and many more deliveries
have occurred than that. The obvious structural changes to the pelvis and
birth canal are only part of a more complex and interesting problem of how
to maintain mobility during pregnancy, support the uterus with or without a
prosthetic socket, and achieve the goal of a healthy baby and mother. Many
women have had chemo and/or radiation treatments which saved their lives,
but may also have effected fertility and the increased energy requirements
of mobility and pregnancy. Next to nothing has been written about this,
nor the possible long term effects and changes to a woman's body.
Having just successfully handled such a difficult pregnancy and delivery,
an eager, young OB/GYN Resident Doctor from the Netherlands, Marinus van
der Ploeg MD, is now looking for more cases/experiences with the intention
of publishing. This is important and valid medical research,
and personally I am very excited to have the opportunity to add to the
body of medical knowledge in general and to make it easier for the next
Doctor and Mother to be. If this information had been readily accessible
to me and my OB doc way back when, it may have made a big difference in my
life choices.
If you know any women willing to share her personal experience and
participate in a survey, please contact either me or Dr. van der Ploeg at
the addresses below. Please, hemipelvectomy or partial hemipelvectomy
only, prosthetic use optional, vaginal birth or C-Section, live birth or
miscarriage, age of patient not important. Any information or personal
experiences you may have had from a prosthetists point of view ( support
slings) is also greatly appreciated. Thanks to all for your input.
Sincerely yours,
Christina Skoski MD
www.hphdhelp.org
<Email Address Redacted>
Marinus van der Ploeg < <Email Address Redacted> >
The number of women; post hemi or partial hemipelvectomy who have become
pregnant, carried to term and given birth is small. A review of the
English Medical literature reveals only 18 pregnancies since 1926, although
not all cases have been written up or reported, and many more deliveries
have occurred than that. The obvious structural changes to the pelvis and
birth canal are only part of a more complex and interesting problem of how
to maintain mobility during pregnancy, support the uterus with or without a
prosthetic socket, and achieve the goal of a healthy baby and mother. Many
women have had chemo and/or radiation treatments which saved their lives,
but may also have effected fertility and the increased energy requirements
of mobility and pregnancy. Next to nothing has been written about this,
nor the possible long term effects and changes to a woman's body.
Having just successfully handled such a difficult pregnancy and delivery,
an eager, young OB/GYN Resident Doctor from the Netherlands, Marinus van
der Ploeg MD, is now looking for more cases/experiences with the intention
of publishing. This is important and valid medical research,
and personally I am very excited to have the opportunity to add to the
body of medical knowledge in general and to make it easier for the next
Doctor and Mother to be. If this information had been readily accessible
to me and my OB doc way back when, it may have made a big difference in my
life choices.
If you know any women willing to share her personal experience and
participate in a survey, please contact either me or Dr. van der Ploeg at
the addresses below. Please, hemipelvectomy or partial hemipelvectomy
only, prosthetic use optional, vaginal birth or C-Section, live birth or
miscarriage, age of patient not important. Any information or personal
experiences you may have had from a prosthetists point of view ( support
slings) is also greatly appreciated. Thanks to all for your input.
Sincerely yours,
Christina Skoski MD
www.hphdhelp.org
<Email Address Redacted>
Marinus van der Ploeg < <Email Address Redacted> >
Citation
Christina Skoski M.D., “hemipelvectomy and pregnancy survey,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218064.
