External Resources American College of Rheumatology: LupusBabycenter: Lupus and BreastfeedingCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: Having a Healthy Pregnancy with LupusHealthy Outcomes in Pregnancy with SLE Through Education of Providers (HOP-STEP): Preparing for PregnancyLupus Foundation of America: Planning a Pregnancy when You Have LupusMarch of Dimes: Lupus and PregnancyU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health: Pregnancy and Lupus Partners March …
The Baby Blog: Lupus
Hydroxychloroquine
This sheet talks about exposure to hydroxychloroquine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine is a medication used to prevent and treat malaria and to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. It has also been used to treat COVID-19, Q fever, Sjögren's syndrome, and some skin disorders. Hydroxychloroquine is sold under …
Lupus
This sheet talks about the effects of lupus during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is lupus? Lupus is formally known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is an autoimmune disease that affects many different parts of the body. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells or organs. SLE affects women more than men. Most women are diagnosed in their …
Belimumab (Benlysta®)
This sheet talks about exposure to belimumab in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is belimumab? Belimumab is a prescription medication used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Belimumab is prescribed to people who have active SLE and who are receiving other lupus medications. Belimumab is a type of protein known as a monoclonal antibody and has also been referred to as a …
