What is the Crohnversation?
The Crohnversation is the discussion you have with your gastroenterologist and your OB/GYN when you know you want to have kids (or continue to grow your family) but you’re not sure how your Crohn’s disease will fit into your plans.
Did you know that women with Crohn’s disease are 3X more likely to decide against having kids?
That may be due to misinformation. We don’t want anyone missing out on something so big because their Crohn’s got in the way.
And we know Crohn’s on its own can be overwhelming. Add conceiving, pregnancy, and childbirth to the picture and the questions start piling up. You might even feel like these topics haven’t come up enough with your doctor.
That’s why we’re here—to give you the information and tools you need to bridge that divide and kickstart your Crohnversation! Let’s dive in!
Communication is key!
- Keeping you healthy is a big part of your doctor’s job, and that includes helping you achieve goals like pregnancy!
- Be open and honest with your doctors about your hopes and your concerns
about getting pregnant
- Even if you’re not planning to get pregnant right away, it’s a good idea to start a dialogue
with your doctors now about your future goals
Not sure how to start this Crohnversation?
Our Doctor Discussion Guide can help you start your Crohnversation with key points to discuss. Answer a few quick questions to get a guide that’s personalized just for you.
