by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Jan 28, 2023 | Fertility & Sexual Health, Membership
Quiescent disease or mildly active = same fertility and birth outcomes as a normal pregnancy/those without IBD Body image and sexual intimacy are major concerns for those with IBD, yet rarely discusses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11419835/ With almost...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Nov 8, 2022 | News
Dealing with IBD is hard enough, much less while you are pregnant. Even more so, dealing with a diagnosis of IBD before the baby arrives. Today we want to pull back the curtain and discuss what it’s like to be diagnosed with IBD while pregnant. Early warning signs...
by Christa Smith, MS, RD, LD | Oct 3, 2022 | IBD
Nutrients to Consider When Preparing for Pregnancy in IBD Many of our clients come to us to discuss preparing for pregnancy in IBD, and for good reason! The pre-pregnancy window is a great opportunity to improve nutrient status, especially because early pregnancy is...