Myositis and Motherhood: What to Expect Across Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum hosted by TMA Women of Color Affinity Group

Growing your family during a myositis journey can bring a unique set of questions: How will my disease activity change during pregnancy? Is it safe to continue my medications? What does labor and delivery look like with limited muscle strength or mobility? How do I manage postpartum recovery and caregiving while navigating flares or fatigue? This session will address the realities of family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period for those with myositis. Topics will include preconception counseling, medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding, disease monitoring across trimesters, delivery considerations, and strategies for postpartum physical recovery and emotional wellbeing. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for working with their care team and a better understanding of what to expect at each stage of the motherhood journey while living with myositis.

To join this session, register for MyoCon 2026 in person or order the recordings and you will receive the invitation to join all virtual pre-and post-conference content!