Conception and pregnancy

Some of the drugs used to treat inflammatory arthritis can harm an unborn baby. We recommend that you speak with us if you are planning to become pregnant or father a child.

Your treatment may need to be changed before you stop using contraception.

If you have an unplanned pregnancy and are stopping or have recently stopped taking regular medication for your arthritis, please contact us as soon as possible.

Useful links:

VERSUS ARTHRITIS – Pregnancy and Arthritis

https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/22936/pregnancy-and-arthritis-information-booklet.pdf

VERSUS ARTHRITIS – New pregnancy guidelines launched by the British Society for Rheumatology

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/healthcare-professionals/professional-network-and-clinical-updates/network-news/december-2022-network-news/new-pregnancy-guidelines-by-the-british-society-for-rheumatology/

BSR – 2 updated guidelines for prescribing rheumatology drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding

https://www.rheumatology.org.uk/news/details/Two-new-guidelines-launched-to-support-prescribing-during-pregnancy

NRAS – Pregnancy and Parenthood

https://nras.org.uk/resource/pregnancy-and-parenthood/#:~:text=During%20pregnancy%2C%20around%20three%2Dquarters,flare%2Dup%20of%20their%20condition.

 NASS – Planning a family and pregnancy

https://nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/living-with-as/pregnancy/