Lupus in Pregnancy
Lupus is a disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own tissues and organs (which is what's called an autoimmune disease). This particular disease can affect every part of the body and is often diagnosed during childbearing years. Being pregnant with lupus can complicate things, especially if your disease is not yet under control. Even if lupus is well-treated, some with lupus still have antibodies that can affect their unborn child during pregnancy. In this episode, Dr. Plenty reviews the signs and symptoms of lupus and how the disease is diagnosed. She also delves into how…
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