This sheet is about having ankylosing spondylitis during a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a kind of arthritis that mostly affects the spine. Arthritis is a general term for inflammation or swelling of the joints in the body. Symptoms of AS can include swelling, stiffness, and pain. Sometimes, advanced AS can lead …
The Baby Blog: Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
How AS and its Treatment May Affect Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to Ankylosing Spondylitis during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a kind of arthritis that mostly affects the spine. The spinal joints (or vertebrae) become inflamed, which …
Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia®)
This sheet talks about exposure to certolizumab pegol in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is certolizumab pegol? Certolizumab pegol is a prescription medication used to treat autoimmune conditions. It is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation in the joints, spine, and skin. Certolizumab pegol is …
Adalimumab (Humira®)
This sheet talks about using adalimumab in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is adalimumab? Adalimumab is a prescription medication that has been used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. Adalimumab is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks …
Etanercept (Enbrel®)
This sheet talks about using etanercept in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is etanercept? Etanercept is a prescription medication used to treat some autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheets on rheumatoid arthritis at …
