This sheet is about exposure to infliximab in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is infliximab? Infliximab is a medication used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheets on rheumatoid arthritis …
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Ustekinumab (Stelara®)
This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. It is given as an infusion into a vein (IV) or as an injection under the skin. Ustekinumab is sold under the brand name Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact …
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
This sheet talks about having psoriasis and / or psoriatic arthritis in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Psoriasis is a skin condition in which skin cells grow faster than usual. This can leave dry, thick patches on the skin. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of this condition. It usually affects skin on the elbows, knees, buttocks and …
Psoriatic Arthritis
External Resources Arthritis Foundation: Psoriatic Arthritis and PregnancyCanadian Arthritis Patient Alliance: Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis: A Resource for Patients by PatientsCreaky Joints: Here’s What Happens to Your Psoriatic Arthritis During and After Pregnancy, Per a New StudyCreaky Joints: The Reassuring News About Getting Pregnant When You Have Psoriatic Arthritis Partners Canadian Arthritis Patient AllianceCreaky JointsMyHealthTeamsPatientsLikeMeSociety for Maternal …
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 …
