Planned Pregnancies by SLE Moms Boost Baby’s Odds of Survival, Study Finds

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had more frequent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications than those with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or healthy women, according to a recent study. SLE women also used fewer contraceptives, leading to more unplanned pregnancies that greatly increased the risk of complications for both mothers and babies. The Sri Lankan…

Successful Pregnancy with Lupus Requires Careful Monitoring, Study Reports

Pregnancy in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be complicated by a range of factors affecting both the mother and the fetus, and women with the disease were often advised against becoming pregnant. A research review from Yokohama City University Medical Center researchers, however, shows that optimal monitoring and treatment can improve…