THE EFFECT OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE ON THE OUTCOME OF PREGNANCY-A SINGLE CENTER STUDY

Purpose: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) commonly affects young adults in the reproductive age. A number of population-based studies showed adverse outcomes in pregnant mothers with IBD, such as pre-term delivery, low birth weight and congenital malformations, causing concern among patients and physicians. The aim of the study was to look for adverse birth outcomes in pregnant patients with IBD. Methods: Records of all patients with IBD and...