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A 22-year-old female asked:

Just wondering- if a person has a spinal cord stimulator, is it safe to be pregnant. could it cause any harm to the fetus?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourranswered

Pain Management 31 years experience

Yes: It is generally believed to be safe having a scs and being pregnant. One issue may be as your body changes the scs may shift in position.

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