Decrease in loss due to better preconception care and multidiscipline approach. Used to be told not to get pregnant, but also MDs reluctant to prescribe BD due to role of estrogen
Antigen-antibody release lysosomal enzymes which cause inflammation
Up to 30% with APA antibodies – relates to clotting disorder Lupus anticoagulant is an APA antibody – not to be confused with SLE, also anti cardiolipin antibodies
Use of steroids to treat symptoms Memory loss, difficulty concentrating
Lesions disappear as maternal antibodies leave infant’s circulation
REFER – social work, rheumatology, hematology, support groups