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ArticleEuropean journal of neurology2026

Managing Pompe Disease and Enzyme Replacement Therapy During Pregnancy: Challenges and Considerations.

Maudy T M Theunissen, Zohra Hayat, Françoise Bouhour, Johanna M P van den Hout, Jean-Baptiste Noury, Emmeline Lagrange, Aurélie Jouy, Nadjib Taouagh, Pieter A van Doorn, Ans T van der Ploeg and 2 more

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Maudy T M TheunissenDepartment of Neurology, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9160-0202
Zohra HayatDepartment of Neurology, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3418-1116
Françoise BouhourService d'Electroneuromyographie et Pathologies Neuromusculaires, Reference Center for Neuromuscular Diseases PACARARe, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4005-1537
Johanna M P van den HoutDepartment of Pediatrics, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8091-263X
Jean-Baptiste NouryNeurophysiology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Brest, Reference Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases AOC, LBAI INSERM UMR 1227, Brest, France.
Emmeline LagrangeDepartment of Neurology, Grenoble University Hospital, Grenoble, France.
Aurélie JouyDepartment of Neurology, Nord/Est/Île-de-France Neuromuscular Reference Center, FHU PHENIX, AP-HP, Raymond-Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France.
Nadjib TaouaghDepartment of Neurology, Nord/Est/Île-de-France Neuromuscular Reference Center, FHU PHENIX, AP-HP, Raymond-Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France.
Pieter A van DoornDepartment of Neurology, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2584-3357
Ans T van der PloegDepartment of Pediatrics, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3359-1324
Pascal LaforêtDepartment of Neurology, Nord/Est/Île-de-France Neuromuscular Reference Center, FHU PHENIX, AP-HP, Raymond-Poincaré Hospital, Garches, France.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4489-4718
Nadine A M E van der BeekDepartment of Neurology, Center for Lysosomal and Metabolic Diseases, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9161-3301

Funding

Helen Walker Research Grant
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Abstract

backgroundThere are no clear guidelines for enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) use and obstetric management in pregnant patients with Pompe disease receiving ERT. This study aims to explore outcomes and challenges for these patients.

methodsWe included French and Dutch patients who became pregnant during ERT. Main outcomes were pregnancy (ERT management, obstetric delivery, neonatal outcomes) and clinical results (6-min walk test [6MWT], forced vital capacity [FVC] in supine and upright positions, infusion associated reactions [IARs]).

resultsData from 11 patients (median age at pregnancy onset 33 years) with 14 pregnancies were studied. One pregnancy ended in early miscarriage, and 12/13 live births reached term. Eight pregnancies had an induced birth or planned C-section, 6/8 due to maternal condition (e.g., increased dyspnea or preference medical team to ensure patient's safety). ERT was continued in eight pregnancies, with three patients receiving an adjusted dose based on their increased weight. ERT was interrupted early in five pregnancies because of trial participation or safety concerns. No IARs were reported during pregnancy or after restart of ERT. Of the patients with clinical data during pregnancy, a (mild) decline was observed in 6/7 pregnancies for 6MWT, 3/10 for upright FVC, and 6/9 for supine FVC. Most patients recovered from their decline during pregnancy within 2 years.

conclusionIn patients who continued ERT during pregnancy, it appeared to be safe, with no documented adverse effects for mother or child. While most patients experienced a mild worsening of clinical condition during pregnancy, the majority recovered well postpartum.

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Enzyme Replacement TherapyGlycogen Storage Disease Type IIPregnancy ComplicationsAdultFemaleHumansPregnancyPregnancy Outcomeenzyme replacement therapyglycogen storage disease type IIobstetric managementPompe diseasepregnancy

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