Pregnant mothers with lupus face risks but have better outlooks than ever before, doctor says

Pregnant mothers with lupus face risks but have better outlooks than ever before, doctor says

One woman learned about the extra challenges of having the autoimmune disease lupus while expecting her first child.

Common Types of Lupus

May is Lupus Awareness Month. + Infographic text Lupus is an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and causes harmful inflammation.  About 1.5 million Americans are living with some form of lupus. 9 out 10 people with lupus are women.  Common types of lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)  SLE is the most common type of lupus. When people mention lupus, they usually mean SLE. In the U.S., SLE …