PIANO 2.0: What women with IBD need to know about the latest pregnancy and postpartum research
Everything you need to know about PIANO 2.0–the latest on the updates, the research, and how to get involved.
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IBD Motherhood Unplugged: Being an Ostomate through pregnancy and beyond
Ostomates candidly share their experience with pregnancy and motherhood and offer advice for others.
Flaring during pregnancy and after: Addy’s story and advice for IBD moms
Advice from one IBD mom to others about flaring, breastfeeding, and biologics.
Navigating IBD & Pregnancy: Difficulty deciphering aches and pains
Pregnancy is a magical miracle. You witness the creation of life within yourself and see your body transform in ways you never knew possible. When you live with a chronic illness like Crohn’s disease and experience a pregnancy, there are added layers. A layer of worry. A layer of concern. A layer of wonder. When … Continue reading Navigating IBD & Pregnancy: Difficulty deciphering aches and pains
Fearing the flare: Post-pregnancy worries for those with Crohn’s
Since before I found out I was pregnant in July I’ve heard that while pregnancy can be the best “medicine” for Crohn’s disease and many autoimmune diseases, it’s after the baby is here when problems are more apt to strike. At more than 39 weeks pregnant—what once felt like a worry for the future is … Continue reading Fearing the flare: Post-pregnancy worries for those with Crohn’s
10 reasons why Crohn’s preps you for pregnancy
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever had an IV.”… I nonchalantly look around the room and notice I’m one of two women in the newborn class at the hospital who raises her hand. Then, I start thinking…about how scary it would be for all the completely healthy people who’ve never stepped foot in a hospital … Continue reading 10 reasons why Crohn’s preps you for pregnancy
Pregnancy & Crohn’s: 20 weeks down, 20 to go
As a soon-to-be, first-time mom with a high risk pregnancy due to my Crohn’s disease, this journey has been extremely exciting and the greatest blessing I’ve ever experienced. But, despite how smooth it all has gone so far (knock on wood), the experience for any new parent comes with its fair shares of questions and … Continue reading Pregnancy & Crohn’s: 20 weeks down, 20 to go
The Patient Experience: The Challenge of Extraintestinal Manifestations with IBD and how to deal
A resource that features 30+ IBD warriors and an educational guide about extraintestinal complications that can arise with Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
Diagnosed with IBD? What I want you to know as a veteran Crohn’s patient
What I wish I knew about life with IBD when I was diagnosed nearly 19 years ago.
The Patient Experience: Understanding Malabsorption in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hear what the IBD community has to say about medication absorption challenges and learn about Strategies for overcoming it.
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