In this episode of Arthritis At Home, Ms. Serina Khangura speaks to us about her pregnancy experience, including her pregnancy considerations with rheumatoid arthritis, talking to her family, support system and health professionals about becoming pregnant, her preparation for pregnancy and her journey through her first 18 weeks.
 
Ms. Serina Khangura was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 7 years ago. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant and works with Vancouver Coastal Health as a Senior Internal Auditor. Early on in her diagnosis, she did not fully understand the severity of her disease. This resulted in severe joint damage in her right shoulder which required a total shoulder replacement at the age of 31. 

Check out these resources to learn more

• Mamas Facing Forward 
• Pregnancy and Parenting with Arthritis: A Resource for Patients by Patients
• Arthritis At Home 69 – What should patients living with rheumatic disease consider when planning for a pregnancy?