Can my inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) harm my fetus or affect delivery?
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes including premature birth, low birth weight, and cesarean section. Tell your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant and make sure to take your medication as instructed. Your doctor can make sure to carefully monitor your disease prior to conception and throughout the pregnancy.
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes including premature birth, low birth weight, and cesarean section. Tell your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant and make sure to... More -
Riverside Health System answered:If you have ulcerative colitis, your chances of having a normal delivery and a healthy baby are the same as for women who do not have inflammatory bowel disease. If you have a flare-up of Crohn's disease during pregnancy, you have a slightly higher risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth.
This answeris based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.
If you have ulcerative colitis, your chances of having a normal delivery and a healthy baby are the same as for women who do not have inflammatory bowel disease. If you have a flare-up of Crohn's disease during pregnancy, you have a slightly higher... More
