Pregnancy and JIA

debspace29

I’m 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby and currently considering birthing options. I have 2 hip & 2 knee replacements and wondering has anyone had experience of natural birth with replacements. I am currently just weighing up my options as no one is giving me direction on the best way forward and whether there is any risks to natural birth with new hips. Any advice or guidance welcome.

Thanks
Debbie

Ellen

Hi @debspace29

Welcome to the Versus Arthritis Online Community.

I see you are regnant with you first child - congratulations from me I hope you are doing well so far🙂

While you are waiting for our members to reply with their experience I am attaching two links. This first one is about Pregnancy and Arthritis:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/living-with-arthritis/pregnancy/

This is 'Charlotte's story and is really well-worth a read:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/your-experiences/your-stories/charlottes-story/

Thank you for posting I wish you the best of luck and hope you will let us know how you get on.

Ellen.

stickywicket

Hi Debbie,

I had widespread RA but no replacements when I had my two sons. I'd assume that your obstetrics team would be the people who would need to know and advise about this but, as a first port of call, I always find GPs good at both advice and knowing who to consult. Good luck! It's tough with small children but lovely too.