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Prescribing for pregnancy: inflammatory rheumatic disease
  1. Samantha Steele,
  2. Iona Thorne
  1. Department of Obstetric Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, UK
  1. Correspondence to Samantha Steele, Obstetric Medicine Service, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth, London, UK; samantha.steele6{at}nhs.net

Abstract

Inflammatory rheumatic disease during pregnancy requires careful management. Key factors for successful pregnancy outcome are disease remission at the time of conception and optimal disease control during pregnancy. This article forms part of a series on prescribing for pregnancy and discusses the impact of inflammatory arthritis on pregnancy and the influence pregnancy may have on inflammatory arthritis. It highlights the importance of prepregnancy care and collaborative working between obstetric and rheumatology specialties as well as focusing on prescribing before, during and after pregnancy.

  • Pregnancy
  • Joint Diseases
  • Immune System Diseases
  • Contraception
  • Breast feeding

https://doi.org/10.1136/dtb.2021.000006

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