OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) Questions Pregnancy

Can I have children without a bladder?

I was actually born without a bladder and my doctors had put a orthotopic neobladder inside me. Is it possible for me to have children without a bladder?

6 Answers

As long as your uterus, Fallopian tubes and ovaries are functioning normally you should have no issues.
Yes you should be able to. However it will quite challenging and will require a joint co-management with your primary Ob, your urologist and perinatologist. Preferably at a tertiary level of care.
If you have a uterus that is healthy then it is possible to have a child. The neobladder shouldn’t affect that.
Possibly. It depends on whether you have other anomalies with your uterus, vagina or ovaries. You should see a gynecologist who can review your records and do an exam and pelvic ultrasound.
Yes, you can. I have a patient who has 3 children. All by C-section. I needed help from a urologist to get to the uterus without disrupting her artificial bladder. Otherwise, all is fine

G. Shabib
Yes unless damage has been caused to your reproductive organs.