What You Need To Know About Pregnancy and Arthritis
Written by Tim on November 1, 2008 – 8:33 am -Please rate this article
Loading ...The foremost burning question among aspiring moms is whether it is okay to have a baby while having arthritis. Some people tend to ignore the arthritis condition while in eternal bliss about having a kid while some others worry about how they can put up with pregnancy and arthritis together.
So here is a little compilation of insights that may come in handy when making your big decision. Rule number one is not to get too emotional about the situation. Although the decision to have a baby is an important milestone in life, you will always need to consider your own health first. So depending on the stage of arthritis you may suffer from, the decision to have a baby may have to be compromised in some cases. Looking at the whole picture rather than being emotional is the next step. It is always advisable to consult a physician who will have a better idea about your medical condition than you do and then adhere to suggestions and advice provided. Remember that as much it is great to have a baby; parenting is also a great responsibility.
If you have not been diagnosed with arthritis yet but if your doctors warn that you may be subjected to it during pregnancy, you need to assess the risk for both yourself and the baby. If you are over-weight, the doctors will probably ask you to lose some weight before becoming pregnant in order to avoid arthritis and related problems following a pregnancy.
However, there’s some positive ways in which arthritis affects pregnancy too. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy reduces or in most cases, eliminates flare ups. However, the downside is that arthritis usually returns after the baby is born. In the case of osteoarthritis, you may want to seriously consider your decision to bear a baby if your arthritis condition is severe because a pregnancy will increase the weight that you will have to carry and as a consequence, you may run in to more trouble during or after pregnancy.
Many aspiring mothers have doubts as to whether the child will get affected by arthritis if they become pregnant. While, the arthritis conditions vary from person to person and more often than not are combined with other complications, it is difficult to pin down a particular problem. However, it is widely known that mothers suffering from lupus arthritis often face miscarriages or give birth to baby’s who’d suffer from growth retardation. So, in simple steps, here’s what you can do about pregnancy and arthritis. Talk to your physician and get advise before going in for a pregnancy; read through all possible research and latest findings on your condition and lastly, but not least, make a wise decision which will not bring negative consequences for both you and your child.
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