The study aimed to evaluate the pregnancy-related health outcomes for women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to those without these conditions.
Women with either condition were more likely to experience rehospitalization postpartum, especially within the first six months, with SLE-associated risks being notably higher.
Infants born to mothers with SLE showed increased rates of congenital malformations and mortality within the first two years, indicating the need for vigilant postpartum monitoring and care for affected mothers and their infants.