Risks quantified in medically optimized pregnancy with lupus.

Pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who have ill-timed pregnancies are more likely to experience complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth. Women with autoimmune conditions are at a higher risk for pregnancy complications, and it is important to mitigate these risks. A study found that planning pregnancies during times of well-controlled disease leads to improved outcomes. It is crucial to communicate the importance of optimizing patients for pregnancy and provide accessible resources for pregnancy planning. [Extracted from the article]

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