Pregnancy and IBD or IBS
People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome have children just like everyone else.
Breastfeeding and IBD - Preventing IBD
There is some evidence that breastfeeding may help protect a child from developing IBD later in life. Did you breastfeed your baby to help prevent her from developing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
There is some evidence that breastfeeding may help protect a child from developing IBD later in life. Did you breastfeed your baby to help prevent her from developing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis?
Taking Prednisone During Pregnancy
Taking medications during pregnancy is a reality for many women with IBD. What risks does taking prednisone during pregnancy have on an unborn child?
Taking medications during pregnancy is a reality for many women with IBD. What risks does taking prednisone during pregnancy have on an unborn child?
Hemorrhoids and Pregnancy
Hemorrhoids are a common problem for pregnant women. The good news is that they will likely improve after the baby is born, and there are several things that can be done to treat them in the meantime.
Hemorrhoids are a common problem for pregnant women. The good news is that they will likely improve after the baby is born, and there are several things that can be done to treat them in the meantime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pregnancy and IBD
Yes, women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can have children. In the past, women with IBD were counseled against pregnancy, but current medical management strategies have made childbearing safer for both mother and baby.
Yes, women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can have children. In the past, women with IBD were counseled against pregnancy, but current medical management strategies have made childbearing safer for both mother and baby.
Digestive Basics - Is Pregnancy Safe for Women with Crohn's
Answers to questions and concerns about women with Crohn's Disease getting pregnant.
Answers to questions and concerns about women with Crohn's Disease getting pregnant.
Azulfidine & Sperm
A discussion of low sperm count as a side effect of Azulfidine and the possibility of genetic or birth defects.
A discussion of low sperm count as a side effect of Azulfidine and the possibility of genetic or birth defects.
Drug Treatment and Pregnancy
Scroll all the way to the bottom to see a few paragraphs about taking medication for IBD while pregnant.
Scroll all the way to the bottom to see a few paragraphs about taking medication for IBD while pregnant.
Sexuality, Fertility and Pregnancy in IBD
Scroll down a few pages to get past the "FAQ" section to read about fertility, sex, conception, pregnancy and childbirth with IBD (in PDF format).
Scroll down a few pages to get past the "FAQ" section to read about fertility, sex, conception, pregnancy and childbirth with IBD (in PDF format).
Colitis & Fertility
A short discussion of male fertility in ulcerative colitis.
A short discussion of male fertility in ulcerative colitis.