Rheumatology-led pregnancy clinic: enhancing the care of women with rheumatic diseases during pregnancy
Journal article
El Miedany, Y. and Palmer, D. 2020. Rheumatology-led pregnancy clinic: enhancing the care of women with rheumatic diseases during pregnancy. Clinical Rheumatology. 39 (12), pp. 3593-3601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-020-05173-6
Authors | El Miedany, Y. and Palmer, D. |
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Abstract | The autoimmune rheumatic diseases have a clear predilection for women. Consequently, issues regarding family planning and pregnancy are a vital component of the management of these patients. Not only does pregnancy by itself causes physiologic/immunologic changes that impact disease activity but also women living with inflammatory arthritic conditions face the additional challenges of reduced fecundity and worsened pregnancy outcomes. Many women struggle to find adequate information to guide them on pregnancy planning, lactation and early parenting in relation to their chronic condition. This article discusses the gaps in the care provided to women living with inflammatory arthritis in standard practice and how a rheumatology nurse-led pregnancy clinic would fill such gap, consequently enhance the care provided and ensure appropriate education is provided to these individuals who represent the majority of the patients attending the rheumatology outpatient clinics. Such specialist care is expected to cover the whole journey as it is expected to provide high-quality care before, during and after pregnancy. |
Keywords | Autoimmune rheumatic diseases; Contraception; Counselling; Family planning; Pregnancy; Psoriatic arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Rheumatology nurse; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Women’s health |
Year | 2020 |
Journal | Clinical Rheumatology |
Journal citation | 39 (12), pp. 3593-3601 |
Publisher | Springer |
ISSN | 0770-3198 |
1434-9949 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10067-020-05173-6 |
Official URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10067-020-05173-6 |
Publication dates | |
03 Jun 2020 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 15 May 2020 |
Deposited | 16 Jun 2022 |
Publisher's version | License |
Output status | Published |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/913x5/rheumatology-led-pregnancy-clinic-enhancing-the-care-of-women-with-rheumatic-diseases-during-pregnancy
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