A member asked:

I have facet joint arthritis, but want to try 4 a baby. will this do more damage?

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Dr. Bruce Goldberg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: more damage? No .... but your "new pregnant posture" may aggravate the condition and be uncomfortable .... start working on your posture and CORE ahead of time and continue both postural awareness and exercise thru the pregnancy - you will most likely need to give this condition/situation should energy and attention to decrease/control the issue during and after (baby care is hard not he back al

Answered 8/1/2015

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