This sheet is about exposure to adalimumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is adalimumab? Adalimumab is a medication that has been used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. Adalimumab is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks TNF. TNF is …
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Infliximab (Remicade®)
This sheet is about exposure to infliximab in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is infliximab? Infliximab is a medication used to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. For more information, please see the MotherToBaby fact sheets on rheumatoid arthritis …
Ustekinumab (Stelara®)
This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. It is given as an infusion into a vein (IV) or as an injection under the skin. Ustekinumab is sold under the brand name Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact …
Azathioprine | 6-mercaptopurine
This sheet is about using azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is azathioprine and 6-MP? Azathioprine and 6-MP are medications that decrease the activity of the body’s immune system. These medications are closely related to each other. In the body, azathioprine breaks down into 6-MP. Azathioprine and 6-MP are used to treat autoimmune …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
External Resources Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: Pregnancy Fact SheetIBD Parenthood Project: Patient ToolkitIBD Parenthood Project: Questions You May Have About Pregnancy and IBDIBD Parenthood Project: Women with IBD Can (and Do) Have Healthy Pregnancies Partners Crohn’s & Colitis FoundationMyHealthTeamsPatientsLikeMeSociety for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM)The Mighty …
