Rheumatoid Arthritis & Pregnancy: Fertility, Flares & the Future

Join an expert faculty of national and international leaders for this focused 90-minute masterclass on the evolving management of rheumatoid arthritis across pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum care.

From global guidance to Australian updates, this session will explore the complex and sometimes conflicting advice clinicians face — particularly regarding biologic use in the third trimester, shared decision-making, and postnatal considerations.

The format blends short, sharp presentations with interactive case discussions, including audience polling and a live Q&A with Professor Megan Clowse (Duke University).

Key Themes:

• Biologics in Pregnancy: Stopping, continuing, or switching in the third trimester
• Guideline Divergence: EULAR vs ARA – what’s best for Australian patients?
• Paternal Exposure & Breastfeeding: Real-world guidance for difficult conversations
• Shared Decision-Making: Tools, communication strategies, and MDT perspectives

Faculty:

Prof Megan Clowse (Duke University, USA)

Prof Claire Barrett (Redcliffe Hospital)

Dr Shikta Dey (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital)

Dr David Liew (Austin Health)

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