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Posted 1/5/2013 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! I am new here and this is my first time with a forum that deals with Crohn's Disease. I am happy to find a place where people are most likely dealing with the same issues as me when it comes to this illness. I've been dealing with Crohn's now for seven years and it has been extremely tough but the Lord has definetely taken care of me through it this whole time and that's all I can ask for.

I was wondering for anyone who might want to answer this concern that I have: Is it a disadvantage to try and get pregnant if you have Crohn's are dealing with a wife who has Crohn's?

I'm worried because since I am taking Remicade I am not sure if it would be damaging to a baby once I am ready to have kids or limit the chances of me ever getting pregnant. I know Crohn's is not contageous or anything like that. My husband and I want to try to have kids in a couple of years so it would help just to hear experiences or stories that you may have.

Posted 1/5/2013 1:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Quietgirl, welcome! It is fine to try to conceive when you have Crohn's, but it is a good idea to be in remission before conceiving, and to stay on your Crohn's medications while pregnant (as long as they're safe). My husband and I met with my GI before we started trying to make sure I was on safe meds and healthy enough to conceive. He helped me to drop any meds that would be unsafe and communicated with my OBGYN about my disease and history. I was on Humira throughout my pregnancy and felt great! I had a healthy 10 pound baby boy almost 2 years ago and he is perfect. Remicade is also safe during pregnancy. There are many women on this forum who have been on all different kinds of Crohn's medications while pregnant, so hopefully they will share their experiences with you as well. Good luck to you!

Post Edited (Myrne) : 1/5/2013 12:15:53 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/5/2013 2:25 PM (GMT 0)
There is a ton of information at infantrisk.org about the safety of most medications we might use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It is a great resource that you should become very familiar with.

My IBD diagnosis came AFTER the birth of my first child. My 2nd pregnancy went well - in fact, I had a good remission during that pregnancy.

Best wishes, and welcome to the forum.
Posted 1/6/2013 2:47 AM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with crohns when I was 22 had my first son at 29 second at 31. They were both health happy babies. Only thing my doc told me was to gain a lil extra wieght to protect myself and the baby in case I had a flare-up while pregnant. I tell everyone we can do anything we want to do we just have to modify it sometimes.
Posted 1/6/2013 4:41 AM (GMT 0)
I am currently pregnant (10 weeks) and am on Remicade. I was diagnosed with severe Crohn's two years ago. I got pregnant after spending 2012 in the hospital 14 times, plus I was on birth control - surprise! :) I'm starting to flare a tiny bit and am having trouble with extreme morning sickness. They think it's worse because of the Crohn's and pancreatitis I have. I'm getting fluids at the hospital every day, and if it doesn't then they'll give me a feeding tube.

But it's all worth it, I think. :) Even though it wasn't planned, my husband and I are thrilled. lol, my GI was the one who ran the test - probably the first time he's ever made that phone call! We found out on our 1 year wedding anniversary. You can do Remicade up to 32 weeks and then can breast feed with it, at least I think you can.

Good luck!
Posted 1/7/2013 10:01 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and experiences! Just reading these posts helps me feel very relieved. I know when when my husband and I are ready to try making a baby I will ask all the questions I need to to my GI, OB-GYN, and any other doctors but it also helps to have people online I can talk to that have dealt with the same issues. I just want my baby to be healthy when the time comes around. Again thank you and good luck to your families and excellent health!
Posted 1/28/2013 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Ive worked with many pregnant women and often Pregnancy is WONDERFUL for Crohn's. Pregnancy itself is a natural Humira.. it suppresses your immune system so the baby can grow.

Definitely shoot for remission and health, if possible, before getting pregnant.
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