Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are diseases of young people. Women are often diagnosed during their childbearing years, which means that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) enters into the equation when considering becoming pregnant. I talk with Beth Kiernan, a Teratogen Information Specialist at MotherToBaby about how women can learn more about how to manage IBD medications before conception, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding.

Get in touch with the experts at Mother to Baby via email, phone (866-626-6847), or text (855-999-3525). Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.   Find Amber J Tresca at AboutIBD.com, Verywell, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.   Credits: Sound engineering courtesy Mac Cooney. "IBD Dance Party" ©Cooney Studio.