This sheet is about rheumatoid arthritis in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a kind of arthritis that mainly affects your joints. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the immune system doesn’t work the way it should, causing inflammation (swelling) in the joints. Symptoms can include swelling, stiffness, discomfort, pain, and …
The Baby Blog: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prednisone | Prednisolone
This sheet talks about exposure to oral prednisone or prednisolone in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are prednisone and prednisolone? Prednisone and prednisolone belong to a group of medications called corticosteroids. In the body, prednisone is broken down into prednisolone. Prednisone and prednisolone are used to treat many conditions, such as asthma, autoimmune diseases and …
Rheumatoid Arthritis
External Resources American College of Rheumatology: Pregnancy and Rheumatic DiseaseArthritis Foundation: Rheumatoid Arthritis and PregnancyCanadian Arthritis Patient Alliance: Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis: A Resource for Patients by Patients Partners Arthritis FoundationCanadian Arthritis Patient AllianceCreaky JointsMyHealthTeamsPatientsLikeMeSociety for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM)The Mighty …
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 …
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 …
