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Pregnancy and lupus nephritis

Hey everyone
Just wondering if anyone has gone through pregnant while having lupus nephritis? And what was your journey like
Thanks in advance. X

  1. Hello ,
    Thanks for reaching out.
    That is a popular topic in this community, and I hope many will chime in here with their personal experiences.
    In the meantime, I thought I'd share a few links from some of our community members that you my find interesting: https://lupus.net/living/pregnancy-motherhood and https://lupus.net/living/pregnancy-update
    All my best, Doreen (Team Member)

    1. Hi! Sreb92, I was in remission when I was pregnant, I was so happy about having her since I tried for 9 years. So for my time I felt wonderful. what a blessing that was. Now 50 years later I am stage 3B and I can barely move and feel terrible! I am doing everything right but still feeling bad. That little baby girl I had, she is a head Nurse at Sarasota memorial. She gets checked for lupus but so far no positive tests.

      1. ,
        Your story warms my heart.
        Thank you for taking the time to share your journey as it provides hope for others.
        I'm happy to hear your daughter is doing well...you must be so proud of her!
        I only wish you can find some much-needed relief.
        Sending you all my best, Doreen (Team Member)

    2. Hi Sreb92, sorry for delayed response. I just completed 9 months of prednisone, so got the approval to get pregnant! Aug 1994, she came May 1995, natural birth, without a SLE trace. She works as Facilities Coordinator for Govt. Four years later, our second child born 1999. He also has no trace of SLE, natural birth without SLE trace. Yet recently 3 years ago suffers from ecezma (he went vegan.. I believe it caused skin discoloration). He missed certain key vitamins. He is a Mechanical Engineer. Now for me looks like kidney scar causing irriation so will require a biospy in October or November.

      1. ,
        Thank you for sharing your incredible journey to motherhood (and beyond).
        It's great to hear your "kids" are doing rather well...and quite successful!
        Please take care of yourself and keep us updated.
        Sending all good thoughts your way, Doreen (Team Member)

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