Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy - What you need to know

Do you or your partner have inflammatory bowel disease and want to have a child? This sheet gives you information so you can talk about it with your care team.

Diseases and conditions , Gastroenterology, Pregnancy and childbirth

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