Pregnancy can be accompanied with various health challenges in a woman’s life. One of these is the risk of arthritis, which can cause discomfort and pain. Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the joints, a condition that can be aggravated during pregnancy. This health challenge can present itself in different forms.

In a conversation with mid-day.com, Dr. Vanitha Vaishnav, MBBS, MS, OBGYN (Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine), Apollo Cradle and Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, discusses the symptoms, effects and tips for managing arthritis during pregnancy.