[Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancy].

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects mainly young people who are often in the process of family planning. Insecurity of patients and their primary physicians concerning the disease course and the appropriate medication is often followed by a decision against the pregnancy. With this overview these central issues will be discussed and practical guidelines will be provided, thus encouraging both sides, that IBD and pregnancy is compatible. Copyright Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart . New York.