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From: “Walking into the unknown…” key challenges of pregnancy and early parenting with inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies

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Thematic map of identified analytical and descriptive themes of patient and healthcare provider perspectives. Legend: Making decisions about planning and experiencing pregnancy (Theme 1) is related to experiences of pregnancy and parenting, which are shaped by patients’ disease experience, ability to make adjustments, and secure support (Theme 2). Together these impact pregnancy and parenting with chronic disease (Theme 3). Psychological hardships (Theme 3) are counteracted by expanding individual identity and disease knowledge (Theme 4). Collectively, Themes 1 and 4 influence patient-provider interactions (Theme 5). Providers’ knowledge, fears, and priorities (Theme 6) shape patients’ interactions (Theme 7) and care experiences (Theme 5). Multi-disciplinary care coordination (Theme 8) facilitated reproductive care delivery (Theme 5 and 6)

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Arthritis Research & Therapy

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