Bell's Palsy and Pregnancy

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Bell's palsy is a paralysis of the facial nerve resulting in inability to control facial muscles on the affected side. It affects about 40,000 people in the United States every year. Bell's palsy is three times more likely to strike pregnant women than non-pregnant women. …read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Bell's Palsy and Pregnancy

Wikipedia: Bell’s Palsy Epidemiology
eMedTV: Bell’s Palsy During Pregnancy
NeurologyChannel: Bells Palsy Risk Factors
eMedicine: Bell Palsy: Clinical
NetDoctor: Bell’s Palsy and Pregnancy
Pregnancy & Baby: Facing Bell’s Palsy While Pregnant

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