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. 2021 Jul 30;21:302. doi: 10.1186/s12876-021-01853-y

Table 2.

Main themes emerged from patient interviews

Main concerns

The health of fetus/infant

Effect of IBDa medications on pregnancy, fetal, and neonatal outcomes and their safety during breastfeeding

IBD and Delivery

Main information needs

When is the ideal time to become pregnant when you have IBD?

How does my IBD effect my fertility?

Will I be able to breastfeed with IBD?

Can I have a vaginal delivery?

Will I pass IBD or my immune system to my baby?

Will any of my IBD drugs pass through to my baby? (during pregnancy & breastfeeding)

Feedback on PIDA

Quantity of information on the slides was not overwhelming

Nothing seemed to be missing or too elaborate

Information was presented in a neutral light

Suggested improvements to presentation or content

Pictures and diagrams to help visualize information

Statistics for example, likelihood of IBD inheritance and flares

Summary page and links to further information

Suggestions how to improve communication between specialists

Sexual function and how it is impacted by IBD

Pregnancy related gastrointestinal symptoms vs IBD related symptoms

Laboratory changes during pregnancy

Safety or recommendations for exercise during pregnancy

Analgesia during delivery

Any special things for adjusting to home life in the presence of IBD

aIBD: Inflammatory Bowel Disease