Tag Archives: pregnancy

Are IBD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Researchers find no evidence that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy, or medical treatment for IBD during pregnancy, increases risk for congenital abnormalities in children. The findings, based on a large database analysis, are published in the January issue of Gastroenterology. … Continue reading →

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Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HBV

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Pregnant women with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection are less likely to pass the virus on to babies delivered by elective cesarean section, compared to those delivered vaginally or by urgent cesarean section, according to the October issue of Clinical … Continue reading →

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What are the Effects of IBD Therapy During Pregnancy?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

In pregnant women treated for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD),  infliximab and adalimumab, but not certolizumab, cross the placenta and are detected in infants up to 6 months after birth, according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH). However, … Continue reading →

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