How does Crohn’s disease affect pregnancy?

How does Crohn’s disease affect pregnancy?

Women with Crohn’s disease can, and usually do, have normal pregnancies. Your healthcare provider may recommend trying to conceive while the disease is in remission. Flare-ups during pregnancy may increase the risk of:

• Miscarriage (loss of pregnancy before the baby fully develops).
• Premature labor (childbirth before the 37th week of pregnancy).
• Low birth weight (newborn weight of less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces).