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 …
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Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol)
Help Us Better Understand the Effects of Cimzia® in Pregnancy Many people need to take medication during pregnancy to appropriately manage their chronic health condition. In some cases, avoiding or stopping medication use during pregnancy may be more harmful than taking medication. Yet fewer than 10% of medications have enough information to determine their safety for use in pregnancy — this is where you come in! MotherToBaby is currently enrolling people who are pregnant in a study …