The Pregnancy Decision...However, after experiencing what my RA was like before Orencia, I was terrified to go off of it to attempt pregnancy. ... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lifestyle, medical, hormones & other risk factors...altogether during a third pregnancy. ... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
RA After Child Birth...So that you don’t wear yourself out during your pregnancy, make sure that you give yourself ample time and space to relax.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Breastfeeding With RA...Indeed, there was a time when I doubted my body could even handle pregnancy or baby care.... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Expect: Methotrexate...I was a little late to start methotrexate due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, although it's one of the first lines of treatment.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)...NSAIDs should not be used during pregnancy unless prescribed by a doctor.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
RA and Women’s Health...least 3 months before attempting pregnancy.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
A Different Sort of Family...Pregnancy was part of the concern.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, Aren’t They?...In addition, the extra weight carried during pregnancy can flatten one’s arches.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Pregnancy & Parenting With Arthritis – An Interview with Laurie Proulx...Mariah: What’s next for CAPA and the pregnancy and parenting resource?... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
27, Pregnant, and Diagnosed with RA...I then found out I was pregnant two weeks later. My RA got WORSE with the pregnancy instead of going into remission like they thought it would.... By lcgfbf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Elephant in My Rheum...I understand many women experience remission during pregnancy but I am not able to identify with, nor do I pretend to understand, remission in pregnancy... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Babywearing for Parents with RA...There are many benefits to babywearing – from increased bonding, to reduced crying, and the ability to get something done! But for parents living with rheumatoid arthritis, there may be... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
If Not For RA Would I Still Be Childless?...I was 38 when I was finally diagnosed with RA and one of the first things we (my doctor and I) did was begin a medication for which pregnancy... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Those were the days.......At first, he thought it might be a reactive arthritis that manifested as result of the pregnancy and the birth at 40+ years of age. ... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Talking Babies With RA...There are several important things to keep in mind when considering pregnancy with RA:... By Leslie Rott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Story...I have since found out that it can be common for something like pregnancy/childbirth to bring on RA. The good part?... By achyjanice1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Are You Working Out With RA Or Is RA Working Out With You?...I had to chronicle my workout routine for last year, and I made my own video commemorating what I’ve done kickboxing wise.... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mariah Zebrowski Leach...In 2018, she launched mamasfacingforward.com, a website dedicated to collecting and creating resources that address the unique challenges of pregnancy... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later