Claire is the mother of a 18 month old child and in this video, she shares her experiences with family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and parenting with rheumatoid arthritis.
- (Minute 0:10) Exploring the difficult decision about whether (and how) to have a child when you have rheumatoid arthritis.
- (Minute 2:23) Claire’s experiences with pregnancy.
- (Minute 4:18) Postpartum and breastfeeding with rheumatoid arthritis.
- (Minute 5:50). Parenting a baby and toddler when you have rheumatoid arthritis.
- (Minute 7:15) Coping with worries as baby grows.
- (Minute 8:23) Claire’s advice to other parents or potential parents who have rheumatoid arthritis or another chronic illness.
Medical disclaimer: please see the text at the end of the video for the full medical disclaimer. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for advice from your medical provider.
