The effects of pre- and post-pregnancy inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis on birth outcomes (original) (raw)

This study assesses pregnancy outcomes in women diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) before and after pregnancy, utilizing a clinical birth database and calculating adjusted odds ratios for various outcomes. Results indicate generally good pregnancy outcomes, with higher rates of growth-restricted newborns and Caesarean sections among women diagnosed with IBD before pregnancy, while those diagnosed after pregnancy showed no significant differences in obstetric outcomes compared to the general population. The findings highlight that IBD during pregnancy poses low to moderate risks, principally concerning fetal growth.