Hi BD - I have protruding discs - compressed on the left side and I am touching nerves. It sux big time! Having said that, I've spent the last 12 months using a combination of osteopathy, physiotherapy, pilates, and rehab with a personal trainer. I've stabilised my back and have resumed most of my previous activities. I haven't had to stop work at all (I have a physcial job). I was refered to a surgeon but refused to go (combination of denial, obstinance, the recovery period).
The best advice I can give you is to discuss everything with your medical team. Without knowing your full history and seeing your images, it is difficult to give accurate advice or suggestions.
Regarding the birth, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to have a natural birth. But again, this is something to discuss with your medical team. Get your neurosurgeon to talk with your ob.
Without being able to see your MRI and knowing more about your history I cannot say for sure but my initial would be that there is no reason why you cannot have a vaginal birth. The only way that I can think of that would impact on a vaginal birth is that your back problems may limit your choice in birth position. The only other potential problem could arise late in your pregnancy. The weight of your baby will alter your centre of balance. This usually causes poor posture causing some back ache. It is therefore possible that this poor posture could increase your back pain.
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