PREGNANCY
There’s a baby on the way; congratulations! Ahead of you are nine special months in which your body, and emotions, will amaze you daily and bewilder you occasionally. Having arthritis won’t necessarily make pregnancy any different; after all you already know lots about fatigue and funny aches and pains. Your medical team can tell you more, but here are the basics about what to expect in the first, second and third trimesters in relation to pregnancy and arthritis.
Tips for pregnancy by mums from Arthur’s Social
We asked five mums with arthritis, from Arthur's Social, what advice they would share with newly pregnant women. This is what they told us: Lyndsey Overall, I couldn't rave more…
Pregnancy & Arthritis Guide – What to expect in the first trimester
Image by Annie Spratt from Pixabay Embarking on motherhood is one of the most exciting times in every woman's life. Whilst pregnancy can be fraught with ups (that first magical…
Pregnancy & Arthritis Guide – What to expect in the second trimester
Image by Mario Hofer from Pixabay With sickness on its way out and a pregnancy glow emerging, the second trimester can be hugely enjoyable. However, be mindful that your body…
Pregnancy & Arthritis Guide – What to expect in the third trimester
The third and final trimester of pregnancy is the one where things suddenly start to feel a lot more real! Quick links What to expect in the first trimester What…