Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares in Pregnancy

Hi friends — it's been a minute! I'm now 24 weeks pregnant (viability week 🎉) and wanted to share a very real update on what it’s been like managing Rheumatoid Arthritis during pregnancy. Spoiler alert: it hasn’t been all remission and relief like people often say. In this video, I’m opening up about: → My experience with RA flares at 24 weeks pregnant → Why the idea that RA goes into remission during pregnancy isn’t always true → How delayed medication and seasonal changes have affected my joints → My honest thoughts on living with chronic illness while preparing for motherhood Whether you’re pregnant with RA, thinking about starting a family, or just trying to survive flares, I hope this video makes you feel seen and supported. ❤️ 🧡 Don’t forget to subscribe if you're navigating chronic illness, pregnancy, or just want to follow along this journey with me. I’ve got lots more content coming on RA, parenting, and life as a spoonie mama. 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Life Update & Viability Week 0:52 RA Remission in Pregnancy? 1:30 First & Second Trimester with RA - Medications, Appointments 4:10 Which Joints are Flaring 6:50 Baby Bump Update, Short Torso Probs 8:20 Other RA Symptoms 9:10 Fears About Future 🔔 Hit the bell for updates — and if this video helped you, please like & share. It really helps more people in our community find it. 💛 #RheumatoidArthritis #RApregnancy #ChronicIllness #24WeeksPregnant #RAflair #PregnancyJourney #AutoimmunePregnancy #SpoonieLife #pregnancyupdate 🌟 Check out my website for free resources on RA management, including downloadable guides on understanding RA, managing flares, and tips for loved ones: https://www.flarefamily.com/ 📱 Follow me on TikTok for RA tips and updates: @ellenwitharthritis The information provided by Flare Family is for general informational purposes only. All information on this YouTube channel, authored by Ellen McDowell, is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on this channel. The information found on this channel is NOT a substitute for advice or treatment from a licensed medical professional or specialist like a Rheumatologist. Information listed on this channel or in downloadable resources with or without cited sources on flarefamily.com may not be applicable to all patients with RA or other chronic illnesses as all patients are unique and require unique treatment from healthcare providers. You should not delay healthcare from a professional because of advice or information found on this channel.