“Family planning may not be in the thought process of the patient you’re looking at face to face right now— but also need to address who she’ll be in 10-15 years when she may want to try for a baby.”—As an IBD mom of 3, this mindset from providers is everything. #CCCongress25

Love this panel discussion w/ ⭐️Megan E. Riehl, PsyD⭐️ on #anxiety in #pregnancy in #IBD. #MentalHealth has so many dimensions within #chronicillness. We hear from many #IBDmoms in our @southasianIBD IBDesis who suffer from postpartum #depression too. Need whole body care after pregnancy too 🙏🏽

Questions about IBD and pregnancy? Start here ➡️ myibdlife.gastro.org/parenthood-pro…. #CCCongress25 Oriana M. Damas, MD MSCTI ⭐️Megan E. Riehl, PsyD⭐️ Sara Horst MD, MPH, FACG

Vaginal delivery is a safe option for IBD women as long as no history of perianal disease. Benefits of establishing baby’s microbiome. Pelvic floor health should not be minimized can make a tremendous difference even many yrs after having kids. #CCCongress25 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Fantastic panel on IBD + family planning - Oriana M. Damas, MD MSCTI ⭐️Megan E. Riehl, PsyD⭐️ Gauree Konijeti Sara Horst MD, MPH, FACG use resources like - myibdlife.gastro.org/parenthood-pro… & pianostudy.org Crohn's & Colitis Foundation American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Breastfeeding on day of infusion/injection? No issue. Women have levels of medication throughout so doesn’t make a difference. #CCCongress25 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

It’s important to know that these things are available to you. Doula support, Lactation consultants, Pelvic Floor Therapy, IBD/PPD Mental Health services are available to you. Inquire w your healthcare team. #IBDMoms #CCCongress25

Heeeeey y’all!!!! #CCCongress25

Here is a little breakdown of what is going on, I wrote for IBDMoms blog.ibdmoms.org/accesstocare/ #VoteNoCutsOnMedicaid #ShameOnTheHouse #PatientsArePeople

Had the opportunity to create one of the most interesting features I've ever been a part of. Health asked my mom and I to interview one another with questions we've had 20 yrs since my Crohn's diagnosis. #IBD #crohns #chronicillness #IBDmom health.com/crohns-disease…