Nickan Research Institute Journal of Renal Injury Prevention 2345-2781 7 1 2018 03 01 Lupus nephritis in pregnancy; a mini-review to current knowledge 42 44 10.15171/jrip.2018.10 EN Karim Mowla Maryam Alwanian Sara Bahadoram Mohammad Bahadoram Journal Article 10.15171/jrip.2018.10 2017 05 09 2017 09 01 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an auto-immune disease with the highest incidence in women of reproductive age. Recent studies indicate an increased rate of lupus flare during pregnancy. One main cause of death in lupus patients is renal involvement that is manifested as lupus nephritis. Active lupus nephritis is the biggest threat to pregnancy outcome in women with lupus. Consultation with a nephrologist, rheumatologist and perinatologist is recommended in order to carry a successful pregnancy to term.