The condition affects one in 100,000 people and can be extremely debilitating.
English singer-songwriter Lucy Rose said she “couldn’t pick up my baby” after she was diagnosed with a rare form of pregnancy-associated osteoporosis .
“Every time I’d go in and it was the same thing,” she says. “I’d be yelping in pain, then he’d prod my back and say, ‘There’s nothing wrong here – back pain is part and parcel of having a baby’. “This weakening leads to bones breaking, chipping or fracturing, which can happen during day-to-day activities. These fractures occur most commonly in the spine’s bones and less often in the hips.
“Additionally, due to vertebral fractures, some women may experience a gradual loss of height over time. Such fractures can lead to changes in posture, resulting in stooping or kyphosis, which refers to excessive curvature of the upper back. Ultimately, the pain and fractures associated with this condition can significantly impair a woman’s ability to move and perform daily activities.”
Goncalves explains that PAO is also characterised by a rapid and severe loss of bone mineral density, often resulting in osteoporosis at a relatively young age. In contrast, other types of osteoporosis typically involve a slower, gradual loss of bone density over longer periods. “Calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and omega-3 are all examples of supplements that may potentially contribute to improving overall bone health, given their unique properties,” she said.
“Moreover, biphosphonates have a long half-life, so taking them while pregnant is likely to cause prolonged exposure to the foetus throughout pregnancy, affecting foetal bone development.”
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