I have heard lots of horror stories about women loosing continence for weeks after giving birth normally whilst having ulcerative colitis, due to the pressure of pushing excessively on the bowel. I am considering asking my consultant for an elective section. Was just wondering had anyone any knowledge of this?
2007-09-20 23:58:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It really depends on whether you've already had surgery for your UC. I have severe Crohns, and because I've already had 2 bowel resections my OB is determined not to do anymore surgery unless theres a really good reason. Ask your gastroenterologist their advice, they'll have experience of pregnant women with UC. Also, are you seeing a high risk pregnancy obstetrician? If so, they should also have experience of pregnancies with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
2007-09-21 01:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Girl from the Borders 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally I am not a fan of elective c-sections, but in your case I think it may be the route to go. Discuss this with your OB, as well as the internal specialist you see for the colitis. I know that IBS made my post delivery recovery rough, but its nothing compared to colitis
2007-09-21 00:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋