Pregnancy outcome in a cohort of Egyptian women with rheumatoid arthritis

ConclusionPregnant RA patients have higher frequency of abortion, delivery by CS, preeclampsia and LBW of newborns; especially those having higher disease activity and/ortreated with potentially harmful medications. It is crucial to educate female RA patients about these risks and they should be considered as high-risk pregnancy and followed accordingly.
Source: The Egyptian Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research