Question 1

how severe is neonatal lupus?

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Transient-permanent: Some of the transient problems can reverse  but are still serious. The rash can resolve, low platelets can improve but the heartblock can be permanent.

Question 2

what are the risks of neonatal lupus?

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Spectrum, but: Spectrum of lupus damage, but heart block esp to be considered.

Question 3

what are the signs of neonatal lupus?

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Yes: Neonatal lupus depends on antibodies transfered across the placenta  to the baby.   Sometimes the mother has the antibodies but does not have clinical disease. The antibodies cross the placenta and cause the lupus in the baby even if the mother never had identified disease. The clinical picture can include rash, heart block, low platelets. The heart  occur before delivery and may  need a pacemaker.

Question 4

can you tell me anything about neonatal lupus?

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Very rare!: Few neonates will ever have lupus, but maternal antibodies can enter via placenta and also breast milk.  Particularly with women who are ss-a antibody positive, certain cardiac conduction defects and rash can occur.  It invariably goes away withn 6-9 mo. Mother can transmit several autoantibodies, ie. Those against the thyroid gland, just as they transmit antibodies that protect neonatal infection.

Question 5

what is important to know about neonatal lupus?

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Reversible: Since it is due to igg antibodies that come across the placenta, these eventually disappear after about six months. This  some of the symptoms such as rash and low platelets can resolve. Heart block is more of a permanent problem and will need long-term treatment and sometimes a permanent pacemaker for the child.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: neonatal lupus?

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Baby Lupus: Neonatal lupus erythematosus presents in infants, most often girls, born to mothers who carry the ro/ssa antibody. Neonatal lupus can cause a decrease in red cells (anemia), white blood cells and platelets, and a skin rash. Problems can also develop in the electrical system of the baby's heart (congenital heart block). A pacemaker for the baby's heart may be needed in this setting.

Question 7

do we really need any treatment for neonatal lupus?

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Not usually: It will most often resolve on its own.

Question 8

can babies develop neonatal lupus even if the mother does not have lupus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Neonatal lupus depends on antibodies transfered across the placenta  to the baby.   Sometimes the mother has the antibodies but does not have clinical disease. The antibodies cross the placenta and cause the lupus in the baby even if the mother never had identified disease.

Question 9

thank u docs for guiding me in getting the advice and pointing me to the correct doctors i needed to see-after my baby passed as a newborn then getting lupus diagnosed its been hard uve been helpful!

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Thank you: Thank you for thanking the docs, it is nice to hear you received helpful advice. God bless and best wishes.

Question 10

i'm wondering why are some newborn babies affected by mother with lupus and others are not?

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See below: If the mother's lupus was under control prior to conception, the baby and mother will have a better outcome. If it was not, the baby and mother are apt to have complications.

Also if there is a history of renal disease prior to conception, there can be a higher of complications during the pregnancy.

In addition if the mother has diabetes and or hypertension, there is a higher risk of complicatio.

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I'm wondering why are some newborn babies affected by mother with lupus and others are not?

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