Clinical Care Pathway for Inflammatory Bowel Disease During Pregnancy

The first multidisciplinary, comprehensive guide to the holistic care of pregnant women with IBD

Sponsoring Organization: American Gastroenterological Association

Target Audience: All providers caring for pregnant patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including but not limited to: gastroenterologists, obstetricians, gynecologists, maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists, generalists, surgeons, midwives, and lactation specialists

Background and Objective

The care of pregnant patients with IBD raises a host of concerns that require input and management from many specialists, not just gastroenterologists. This document provides a care pathway that encompasses the broader care of the patient and coordination of her needs from preconception to after birth.

What's Changed

Previous guidelines on IBD in pregnancy have focused on care by…

Reviewing Author

David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)

Disclosures

Nothing to disclose