DOI: 10.36347/sasjs

Pages: 128-130

The basic purpose of this study was to determine the association between Bell’s palsy and pregnancy along with its demographic profile, associated complications, mode of delivery and effect on the newborn. A case series of 30 consecutive patients followed from starting of pregnancy to 6 months post partum. The study shows that Bell’s palsy associated with Pregnancy is seen in Primigravidas with a clear association with preeclampsia and a propensity to occur in third trimester of pregnancy and immediate post partum condition. Along with maternal morbidity an association with preterm delivery and low birth weight is seen. Bell’s palsy in Pregnancy is associated with preeclampsia thus a close monitoring for hypertension should be done. Also being associated with stressful activation of Herpes Simplex virus a reduction in associated stress related condition can be helpful especially in third trimester and immediate postpartum condition.