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Clinical recommendations for people of pregnancy potential with myotonic dystrophy

Last modified: June 23, 2026

This resource is designed to provide clinicians with an overview of risks and care recommendations for individuals living with myotonic dystrophy (DM) who are pregnant or considering pregnancy. Because DM is a highly variable and multi-systemic disease, it is important to conduct individual risk assessments on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, due to the myriad manifestations and severities of DM, this document describes a variety of outcomes that may or may not be applicable to a patient.

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Recomendaciones clínicas para personas con distrofia miotónica en edad fértil.