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We identified 3 groups: (1) no inflammatory arthritis (no IA, n = 308,989), (2) RA (n = 631), and (3) SpA (n = 2461). We compared maternal and neonatal outcomes, comorbid conditions, and medication use among the 3 groups. Multivariable logistic regression models evaluated the independent association between RA and SpA, relative to no IA, and the outcomes of small for gestation age (SGA) and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results.<\/jats:title><jats:p>Pregnant women with RA were significantly more likely to have preterm delivery (13.5%), cesarean delivery (33.9%), hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (10.5%), and SGA babies (15.6%), compared to pregnant women with either SpA or no IA. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and corticosteroid use were significantly higher in pregnant women with RA compared to the other groups. 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