For Patients: What to do if pregnant on a STOP or CAUTION medication

If you are pregnant and currently taking a STOP or CAUTION medication:

• Take a deep breath, this happens to a lot of women
• Stop STOP and CAUTION list medications
• Continue GO list medications
• Estimate when your last menstrual period (LMP) was
• Write down what medications you are taking and when you last took them (the more accurate information the better your doctor can understand the risks)
• Call your rheumatologist and tell them you are pregnant and are taking a medication that might cause birth defects
• NOTE: They may want to start a GO list medication to avoid a Lupus flare (a Lupus flare might harm your baby)
• Call your obstetrician (OB/GYN) and tell them you are pregnant and are taking a medication that might cause birth defects
• Start taking a prenatal vitamin

Additional Resources:

• Mothertobaby.org
• More detailed information – For Providers: Patient Pregnancy on a STOP or CAUTION Medication