This sheet talks about using mesalamine in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is mesalamine? Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory (reduces inflammation or swelling) prescription medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Other names for mesalamine are mesalazine and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). Brand names for mesalamine that can be taken orally (by mouth) are …
The Baby Blog: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Episode 21: Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Breastfeeding
Amber Tresca, host of the podcast AboutIBD.com, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in breastfeeding. Chris is also joined by Beth Kiernan, MPH, of MotherToBaby California who helps answer Amber's questions. When you have a chronic condition, like IBD, you may be concerned about the medications you need to take and how if it may reach your baby. We'll go over what you need to know about IBD & breastfeeding. …
Episode 20: Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy
Amber Tresca, host of the podcast AboutIBD.com, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in pregnancy. Chris is also joined by Beth Kiernan, MPH, of MotherToBaby California who helps answer Amber's questions. IBD conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis may require the managment of medications during pregnancy in order to successfully treat mom, and extra preconception planning. Find out what you need to know about IBD …
Certolizumab Pegol (Cimzia®)
This sheet talks about exposure to certolizumab pegol in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is certolizumab pegol? Certolizumab pegol is a prescription medication used to treat autoimmune conditions. It is called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor because it binds and blocks TNF, a substance in the body that causes inflammation in the joints, spine, and skin. Certolizumab pegol is …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This sheet talks about having inflammatory bowel disease in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. CD and UC involve serious intestinal inflammation. Some individuals may need surgery during …
