Low-dose aspirin is recommended for pregnant women who are at risk of hypertensive disorders, such as eclampsia, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes.
Continuing anti-TNF therapy after 24 weeks of pregnancy is associated with a lower likelihood of relapse of IBD in pregnant women and fewer premature deliveries, according to a new report.
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It’s a decision women probably thought they’d never have to make: to get a newly developed vaccine while pregnant with a chronic illness in the middle of a pandemic, or not. As a mom of two toddlers living with Crohn’s disease, with baby No. 3 due in July, the decision is weighing heavily on me. And I find that the decision is reminiscent of life with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Whether it’s starting a new medication or going through a procedure, I’ve been weighing the risk and benefits of my health choices since being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2005.