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Your pregnancy care
Your pregnancy care
It is important to us that you actively participate in decision-making about your care. Our MFM specialists will help you understand your treatment choices so that you can make the best possible decisions for both you and your baby.
We work closely with gastroenterologists specializing in pregnancy. You will have prenatal appointments at the Medical Disorders of Pregnancy Clinic. You will also have appointments at the Preconception and Pregnancy IBD Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Treatment
Treatment
Care plans will focus on controlling IBD flare ups and monitoring the health of both you and your baby.
Your MFM specialist will work with you to design a care plan that may include any of the following:
- Monitoring for flare-up in pregnancy and postpartum
- Adjusting medication to ensure both safety and effectiveness during pregnancy
- Additional monitoring of your baby
- Delivery planning based on your specific needs
Labour and delivery
Labour and delivery
Our recommendations for your labour and delivery care may include some of the following:
- Scheduling an induction of labour if necessary
- Scheduling a planned Caesarean section for patients with J-pouches or perianal disease
- Monitoring your health throughout labour
- Monitoring the health of your baby throughout labour
It is important to continue to monitor for IBD flares throughout the postpartum period. Please continue to follow-up with your gastroenterologist.