Journal of Crohn's & colitis
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic disease affecting mainly young people in their reproductive years. IBD therefore has a major impact on patients' family planning decisions. Management of IBD in pregnancy requires a challenging balance between optimal disease control and drug safety considerations. This article aims to provide a framework for clinical decision making in IBD based on review of the literature on pregnancy-related topics. ⋯ Disease control prior to conception and throughout pregnancy is the cornerstone of successful pregnancy management in IBD patients.