Does hypermobility syndrome affect pregnancy?

Overall, pregnancy is well tolerated in hEDS. Possible complications are mainly attributable to joint hypermobility, skin and tissue fragility and abnormal collagen in blood vessels. It is generally a benign condition and the majority of women tolerate pregnancy well with good outcomes.

Can you give birth naturally with hypermobility?

Benign joint hypermobility syndrome may facilitate spontaneous vaginal birth but does not appear to be a risk factor for pelvic floor disorders in the first decade after childbirth.

Is hypermobility a birth defect?

While hypermobile EDS is regarded as a genetic condition, the genetic cause is unknown as the gene (s) responsible have not been identified. Inheritance is autosomal dominant . Treatment and management is focused on preventing serious complications and relieving associated signs and symptoms.

Can hypermobility skip a generation?

In some dominant conditions, it is possible for someone to inherit an altered gene without showing any or all symptoms of the condition. This person could then go on to have an affected child, which may make the disease appear to have skipped a generation.

Is the joint hypermobility syndrome associated with heart disease?

Unlike the vascular form of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), formerly EDS Type IV, the Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS), and EDS–Hypermobility Type (formerly EDS III) (EDS-HT) are not associated with heart disease or major hazards during pregnancy and labour. In 2016 an important paper was published from Sweden (Sunderlin et al).

What are the effects of hypermobility syndromes during pregnancy?

A tendency to early dilatation of the cervix and to premature rupture of the membranes and hence premature labour and delivery. Cervical dilatation may respond to rest and support sutures. Joint laxity increases during pregnancy; existing problems may be more of a problem and new joint pains / instability may arise.

Are there any side effects to hypermobility syndrome?

There is also growing awareness that some people with ‘milder’ variants of the hypermobility syndromes have added complications beyond hypermobility and pain, that include autonomic disturbances. In HDCTs the body’s connective tissue proteins that give the body its intrinsic toughness are affected.

What is the umbrella term for hypermobility syndromes?

Hypermobility syndromes is an umbrella term for a number of complex heritable disorders of the connective tissue (HDCTs) which feature among a diverse constellation of symptoms, some hypermobility in some or all of the musculoskeletal system. HMSAware – HMSAnonQ, FAQ and the big question…