Retinitis Pigmantosa and childbirth

nayshool

Hi all,

My wife has been recently diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmantosa. She has a de-novo insertion in the prpf31 gene, which means it's an autosomal dominant form of RP.
She is also pregnant (fifth month). We want to make sure that during the childbirth there won't be any more escalation with the disease progress.
Does anyone know or have more info about the influence of childbirth on the progression of Retinitis Pigmentosa (due to the severe pain and pressure)?
If there is, can we solve it by doing C-section?

thank you in advance.

Omri

steve51

Hi @nayshool

Welcome to our online community/family.

I do hope that one of our members will be able to help you with things!!!!!

Please please let me know if you are still having problems & I will do my best to help you further !!!!!

@steve51

Antonia_Alumni

Welcome to the community @nayshool

Thank you for sharing this with us. Some of our members may be able to offer some advice but I think it will be better to seek medical advice first. Has her Doctor suggested what might be best?

nayshool

Not yet. We will ask out a physician, but I thought that people might have some insights or experience with this such situation.