We’re Collecting Info on Benlysta® When Taken in Pregnancy MotherToBaby is currently enrolling participants into an observational study examining the use of Benlysta® (belimumab) for systemic lupus erythematosus (or SLE, a type of lupus) when taken during pregnancy. Our research is by observation only—we will not ask you to take or change any medications. If you join our Benlysta® study, our team will simply collect some information about your pregnancy and your baby’s development for a …
The Baby Blog: Lupus
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®)
This sheet is about exposure to hydroxychloroquine in 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 that has been approved for use to prevent and treat malaria and to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. It has also been used to treat COVID-19, Q fever, and Sjögren's syndrome. Hydroxychloroquine is sold under …
Belimumab (Benlysta®)
This sheet is 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 …
Mycophenolate (Cellcept®)
This sheet is about exposure to mycophenolate in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is mycophenolate? Mycophenolate is a medication that lowers the function of the body’s immune system. Your immune system helps your body fight infection. Mycophenolate has been used to treat some autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Mycophenolate may also be taken to help prevent …
Lupus
This sheet is 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. I have lupus and I am thinking about getting pregnant. Is there …
