Bell’s Palsy & Pregnancy

Pregnancy Pearls

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but there are several things that can happen during pregnancy. One diagnosis that is more than twice as likely to occur during pregnancy that we don’t talk about enough is Bell’s Palsy. Bell’s Palsy can mimic a stroke but is actually a paralysis of the facial nerve (or the main number that controls muscles in the face). Check out this episode to learn why pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to have Bell’s Palsy, the prognosis in pregnancy vs being diagnosed outside of pregnancy, and how it’s treated. If you’re expecting or want to learn more, download and listen now!