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Lead investigator

Collaborators & Co-Investigators

• Jacque Balayla, MD, FRCSC
• Stephanie Klam, MD, FRCSC
• Marc Beltempo, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Research Sites & Affiliations

• Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec

Budget: $92,944

Disorders: All Neuromuscular Disorders (cross-cutting)

Research Areas: Advance Treatment and Care

Abstract: 

This study aims to understand whether women with muscular dystrophy (MD) encounter problems if they undergo a C-section. The goal is to find the safest way for these women to have babies while reducing the chances of complications for both the mom and the baby.

There are three main questions this study aims to answer: First, do C-sections cause more issues for women with MD compared to vaginal births? Second, do these issues change based on factors like obesity or race when women with MD have C-sections? Third, is it safe for women with MD to attempt vaginal births after they had a previous C-section? To find answers to these questions, the study will use data from the 1999-2020 National Inpatient Sample in the United States. The study will use a Cohort Study consisting of women with MD who gave birth during that time and then determine the issues linked with C-sections.

The study will address challenges faced by pregnant women with MD. By providing insights, the results of this study can help doctors and women with MD make better decisions about childbirth. Ultimately, this study has the potential to improve the well-being and safety of mothers with MD and the health of their newborns.

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