Inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy. Issue 2 (1st February 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alstead, E M; Nelson-Piercy, C
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 52:Issue 2(2003)
• Page Start: 159
• Page End: 161
• Publication Date: 2003-02-01
• Subjects: inflammatory bowel disease -- pregnancy -- 5-aminosalicylate drugs; IBD, inflammatory bowel disease -- UC, ulcerative colitis -- CD, Crohn's disease -- 5-ASAs, 5-aminosalicylate drugs; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.52.2.159
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : Women and men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) frequently express concerns about fertility and pregnancy. The evidence suggests that women with IBD can expect to have a normal pregnancy outcome provided they have inactive disease. They have an increased risk of having a small or premature baby but the majority will have a normal outcome of pregnancy. The commonly used drugs appear to be safe and well tolerated in pregnancy. There remains a need for further studies in this area to help in the difficult decisions about the management of IBD around the time of conception and during pregnancy.