The first thing you should do is talk to your doctor if you are considering becoming pregnant or are already expecting a baby. Voice any concerns that you may have.

There are no specific problems with fertility or conception in women with Crohn’s disease so your chances are much the same as any other woman of your age and general health.

It is estimated that during pregnancy about one-third of women with Crohn’s feel better, one-third get worse and one-third stay the same. There is no reason why you will not have a normal pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.

Drugs are continued in people who have a major problem with relapse. Most flare-ups of active disease are mild during pregnancy and respond to treatment.

Crohn’s disease runs in families and there is a slight risk that your baby may develop the condition in the future. But most children born to mothers with Crohn’s disease will not develop the disease.

Most of the medications you are taking to control your symptoms are safe to take during your pregnancy.

Your doctor will advise you if there are any reasons that you might stop taking a particular treatment or you might switch to using another drug.