EFFECTS OF CFS ON PREGNANCY:

Obvious worry for a pregnant woman could be that she will be unable to cope with pregnancy and the effects of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. CFS will adversely affect her baby. There is no evidence to suggest that CFS is inherited, although it is possible that some of the factors believed to be instrumental in causing the disease, such as poor diet, allergies, toxic overload, Candida infection and stress, may be passed on. If pregnant women follow the guidelines for recovery, however, this is less likely. Pregnancy does not appear to make the condition worse. In fact, in some instances symptoms seem to improve. It is, however, very important to make plans for after the baby is born so that rest periods can be maintained, especially if there are other children to be looked after.