The Effect of Disease Activity on Birth Outcomes in a Nationwide Cohort of Women with Moderate to Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Conclusion: In women with moderate to severe IBD, 66% experienced disease activity during pregnancy. In those with the highest degree of disease activity, the risk of preterm birth was increased 3 to 4 folds. The proportion of adverse birth outcomes was high, particularly among women with ulcerative colitis and disease activity.
Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Clinical Articles Source Type: research