Real Life Stories

by Arthur's Place

Real life stories

Find out how other young women with arthritis tackled that most unique, amazing, uplifting and sometimes bewildering experience of planning for a family and becoming mums for the first time!

I made a treatment plan with my rheumatologist so I could safely have my baby

Teri wrote this post as part of Project Mum, our Wellness Kit supporting young women with arthritis who would like to be mums one day, are pregnant now or are…

Lisa’s story – My diagnosis, wedding and planning ahead for a baby one day

Hello, I’m Lisa, a 29- (nearly 30 arrrgggh) year-old, recently married Primary school teacher. I have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. In my story: My diagnosis journey How I felt about…

Anna’s story: “I was diagnosed six months after giving birth”

Despite early struggles, Anna's message to other mums-to-be is don't be afraid Anna and Ollie Anna answers our questions: What type of arthritis do you have, and how does it…

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