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It is important to let your doctors know if you are trying for a baby as you may need to adjust your treatment. Some considerations are that:
- drugs such as anti-TNFs, methotrexate, cyclophosphamide or leflunomide should not be taken whilst trying to get pregnant or father a child
- you may have to stop taking disease-modifying anti-inflammatory drugs (DMARDs) or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before you try to conceive
- if you are planning to breast feed, this can also affect the medications that you can take
Arthritis during pregnancy
Pregnancy can affect your arthritis in different ways. Some women find that their condition remains the same or even goes into remission during pregnancy, whereas those with osteoarthritis of the hips and knees may find that their condition worsens as a result of the weight gain of pregnancy.
