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Trying to conceive with a chronic illness

I have relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and I am part of a cohort of women in their childbearing years who live with a chronic disease. Deciding when to conceive could greatly affect me and my baby’s health.

Getting pregnant with a chronic disease is possible. But planning around medications, treatments and procedures is important to curtail complicated pregnancies and risks to the mom’s health and the health of their baby.

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