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<< I attempted breast feeding with both babies, and was only able to do so for 3 months with each. I had to get back on Asacol, and was told it wasn’t safe for them. But that 3 months was very rewarding, regardless. I am not a doctor, but I have been on Asacol continuously for the past seven years and have two sons, ages five and three. I nursed the older one until he was three and a half–nursed him all the way through my second pregnancy and then tandem nursed for seventeen months. My younger son is still nursing. My OB was very supportive of my nursing while on Asacol, as was the boys’ pediatrician (who is married to a GI). Both boys are healthy and very bright! Speaking from experience, though, I do not recommend nursing while in labor. :-/ A good source for answers about breastfeeding and medications is La Leche League (1-800-LaLeche). Mary Ellen UC class of ‘93
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I was diagnosed with CD 3 years before I first conceived. With both pregnancies I went into remission and was able to eat and enjoy it. I gained without any problems and had healthy babies! I was told the only med I could take was Azulfadine, and eventually didn’t need that either. I attempted breast feeding with both babies, and was only able to do so for 3 months with each. I had to get back on Asacol, and was told it wasn’t safe for them. But that 3 months was very rewarding, regardless. Best of luck to you both! Dena
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Dave, I myself was diagnosed during my first pregnancy so it was during a flare. I had my second baby last July, I discovered I was pregnant with her after finding out I was having another flare. I found that the hardest thing during both of my pregnancies was gaining weight. There are ways to keep on the medication while pregnant. Asacol is safe to take while pregnant. As well as there are enemas with prednisone in them. I have two healthy children, and UC. I had no problems my deliveries other than what any other women have had. I wish you good luck…. Tammy
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I don’t really have a specific question, but am looking for people to relate their experiences with colitis/crohns and pregnancy.
Dear Dave: I have had CD for over 30 years and have had UC for over 4 years. During those 30 years, I also gave birth to 3 beautiful children (who are all grown, healthy and have healthy babies of their own now) and had no problems during any of my pregnancies. In fact, I seemed to be even healthier, if that is possible, during my pregnancies. I did have to see both a GI and and OB/GYN doc more often than most women, but that was just to be on the safe side. All in all, I would do it all again. I wish you luck in trying to concieve, and I wish your wife wellness. (By the way, don’t forget to have fun while you are trying!! LOL) My best to you both. Please keep me posted. Thanks. Love, Margie CD Class of 67 UC Class of 96
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I have CD. But I was symptom free and med free during my pregnancy ( i was diagnosed for only the third pregnancy altho we now know I probably had CD before all 3 kids)….I stayed that was until the baby was a year old. eMi
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Dave, I had my first flare and was diagnosed while pregnant. I took Pentasa and Cortenemas. Prednisone is usually safe for pregnant women, but I had gestational diabetes, so I couldn’t take it. I don’t know how much of a help I am, as I didn’t have any symptoms before hand. I guess I’m not one of the lucky women who’s symptoms get better with pregnancy. But, my son is now 4 and healthy and intent on outsmarting his mom lately. BTW, I nursed him for 15 months and took Asacol, Prednisone and Rowasa and Cortenemas. If you or your wife think of any specific questions, feel free to E-mail me. Sarah UC class of ‘96, J-pouch ‘98 My son’s current wish list: Baby sister, puppy, dog, kitten, fish & bird. Oh, and the "Ants in the Pants" game.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My wife has ulcerative colitis and we are ready to start trying to have kids. She is not in remission at the moment, so her doctor has upped her asacol and put her on cortifoam and Rawasa enemas. Naturally, her (great) doctor wants her to be in remission before she gets pregnant. (He put her on Folic Acid.) We feel a small bit of pressure to receive some good news from her mid- August colonoscapy (sp?). She has a pattern of having flare-ups in Fall/Winter, so we were hoping to be pregnant by the end of the summer. In addition to all of this, we are in the midst of buying a house. It’s gone well thus far, but the inevitable stress can’t be helping her condition. I don’t really have a specific question, but am looking for people to relate their experiences with colitis/crohns and pregnancy. Many thanks. dave Before you buy.
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My wife has ulcerative colitis and we are ready to start trying to have kids. She is not in remission at the moment, so her doctor has upped her asacol and put her on cortifoam and Rawasa enemas. Naturally, her (great) doctor wants her to be in remission before she gets pregnant. (He put her on Folic Acid.) We feel a small bit of pressure to receive some good news from her mid- August colonoscapy (sp?). She has a pattern of having flare-ups in Fall/Winter, so we were hoping to be pregnant by the end of the summer. In addition to all of this, we are in the midst of buying a house. It’s gone well thus far, but the inevitable stress can’t be helping her condition. I don’t really have a specific question, but am looking for people to relate their experiences with colitis/crohns and pregnancy. Many thanks. dave Before you buy.
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