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Pregnancy & Arthritis

Having arthritis and having a baby can go together. With special care, women with arthritis are able to manage – and even enjoy – pregnancy. Here, you’ll find information on what you should know before you become pregnant, what pregnancy can be like for various types of arthritis and what the path to parenthood can mean for you.

Pregnancy Prognosis
What you need to know about being pregnant – or becoming pregnant – when you have arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
What to expect during pregnancy if you have RA.

Lupus and Pregnancy
Get the facts on how lupus will impact your pregnancy.

Scleroderma and Pregnancy
Get the information you need to plan for pregnancy.

Sjögren's Syndrome and Pregnancy
What you should know before becoming pregnant.

Ankylosing Spondylitis and Pregnancy
Learn how your arthritis will impact your pregnancy.

Arthritis Medications in Pregnancy
Which arthritis medications are safe to take when you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Your Pregnancy Health-Care Team
Your rheumatologist and OB/GYN must work together to ensure a safe and healthy pregnancy.

One Woman's Path to Parenthood with Rheumatoid Arthritis
One woman's journey through pregnancy and parenthood with rheumatoid arthritis.

Words of Wisdom from Arthritis, Pregnancy and the Path to Parenthood
Excerpts from Suzie May’s Book, Arthritis, Pregnancy and the Path to Parenthood

Tin Mom Blog: Pregnancy and Arthritis
Blogger Annette Beach talks about RA and Pregnancy.

Moms with Autoimmune Diseases More Likely to Have Kids with Autism
Study shows that parents' conditions raises children's risk of autism.