Pregnancy, Parenting and More with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Episode at a Glance:The following is a breakdown of the main topics we discussed - scroll to the end to see hyperlinks for resources mentioned in this episode! As a reminder: this episode was originally recorded in 2019.01:35 - Claire diagnosis journey for rheumatoid arthritis: difficulty being believed by providers through her official diagnosis and her journey towards accepting it10:30 Claire’s pregnancy and childbirth experience14:20 - Claires postpartum experience with RA coming back slowly16:20 - How Claire parents a Toddler with Rheumatoid Arthritis18:15 Claire’s advice for people with RA who might want to have a child20:20 - How to Manage Stress and Anxiety with chronic illness, including tips for finding a good fit with a provider (26:40: Claire’s advice for newly diagnosed patients30:10: What Claire wishes doctors did better31:26: Claire’s tips for a good patient-provider relationship and tips for advocating for yourself35:36: The Difference between living with an invisible illness and living with a visible one when Claire had to wear a splint!38:55: How RA affected Claire’s choice of work, and her employment41:42: How RA affected Claire’s relationship with her husband44:00 - Fatigue and RA45:44 – How RA affects friendships and relationships in adulthoodGet More Support at:Rheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected**.** See all the details and join the program or waitlist now!External resources mentioned in this episode or relevant to it:Suzie Edward May “Arthritis Pregnancy and the Path to Parenthood”Mother to Baby - website for evidence based information for pregnancy and medicationsArthritis Life Podcast, Practical Tips & Support - Cheryl's Facebook groupFree download from Cheryl: my Master RA ChecklistFree download: the 6 Things Everyone with Arthritis Should KnowMEDICAL DISCLAIMER:All content found on the Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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