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Pregnancy and inflammatory bowel disease
1Service de Gastroentérologie, CHU de Liège, Domaine du Sart Tilman, 4000 Liège, Belgium.
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
|March 7, 2003
Summary
Approximately 25% of women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) conceive. Most IBD pregnancies result in healthy children, but potential complications require careful management and monitoring.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Obstetrics
Background:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects women of reproductive age.
- Pregnancy in women with IBD presents unique considerations for both maternal and fetal health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on fertility in women with IBD.
- To discuss the impact of IBD on pregnancy and vice versa.
- To outline management strategies for IBD during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of studies on IBD and pregnancy.
- Synthesis of data regarding fertility, disease activity, pregnancy outcomes, and treatment.
Main Results:
- Around 25% of women with IBD conceive during their disease course.
- Most pregnancies in women with IBD lead to normal outcomes and healthy infants.
- Specific risks and complications related to IBD during pregnancy have been identified.
Conclusions:
- Pregnancy is achievable for most women with IBD, often with successful outcomes.
- Careful medical follow-up, treatment adjustments, and monitoring are crucial for managing IBD during pregnancy.
- Further research is needed to optimize care for pregnant women with IBD.