Pregnancy & Lupus: What to Know

Risk of miscarriage Before—(if it’s possible to notice one is coming)—during, and/or after a flare up, immediately make an appointment with the medical provider to ensure the baby’s health. SLE can increase the rate of the two types of miscarriage. A fetal death in utero—a missed abortion—is when the products of conception need to be evacuated. A spontaneous abortion is when there is the passing of some or all of the tissue. Any miscarriage is traumatizing. #LupusWarriors who have active disease states are most likely to experience miscarriages in the second or third trimester. In addition to physical health, it is important to value the importance of mental health during a pregnancy as well. Family and friends can be great resources as can mental health professionals. Miscarriages in the first trimester have no profound effect on the mother’s body and usually are unnoticed until a doctor determines the unfortunate event. If a #LupusWarrior experiences a miscarriage in the first trimester, it is most likely independent of lupus.

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