An unexpected delivery: pregnancy experience of a paraplegic lady

This case report describes the pregnancy experience of a 29-year-old woman with paraplegia due to a spinal cord injury. She conceived naturally two years after her injury and received routine antenatal care. However, she experienced a precipitous labor and delivered unexpectedly in her bathroom. The report highlights the importance of specialized obstetric care with rehabilitation input for pregnant women with SCI to manage disability-related issues during pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period.

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  A woman with paraplegia experienced an unexpected, precipitous delivery at home despite receiving routine antenatal care at a low-risk center.
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  The patient did not experience typical labor symptoms due to impaired sensation from her spinal cord injury.
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  The case underscores the potential for complications and the need for specialized care for pregnant women with spinal cord injuries.