Birth Outcomes and Rehospitalizations Among Pregnant Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Their Offspring.

Namrata SinghJulianna SaboDeborah A CraneDavid R DoodyMelissa A SchiffBeth A Mueller

Published in: Arthritis care & research (2023)

Women with RA or SLE and their infants experienced adverse outcomes, particularly infants of women with SLE. Maternal/infant rehospitalization was more common; most marked in the early months postpartum. Close follow-up during these time periods is crucial to minimize adverse outcomes.

Keyphrases

systemic lupus erythematosus
disease activity
rheumatoid arthritis
ankylosing spondylitis
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
pregnant women
gestational age
high fat diet
body mass index
insulin resistance
weight gain