Hi, I'm certainly no expert on this subject, but from my readings it would seem that the most common medications are sulfasalazine, Asacol (active ingredient being sulfasalazine) & to a lesser extent Prednisone, (see http://www.ccfa.org/medcentral/library/family/drugpreg.htm) are the common treatments for Ulcerative Colitis during pregnancy - however - I have read of one woman taking 2000mg of fish oil supplements daily - with fantastic results (sounds MUCH better for mum & bub than steroids!). Also check out http://peruherbals.com/html/herbals.html & http://www.alternativehealth.com.au/Product/catsclaw.htm regarding the use of 'cats claw' (available in tablet form). I know it's of absolutely no use to your client now, however, apparently women who conceive during remission are highly likely to have symptom-free pregnancies, whilst those who conceive during a flare-up have a really difficult time - worth thinking about for baby # 2. (Of course this couldn't have been predicted if she never presented with symptoms prior to pregnancy.) All the best, Veronyka ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 4:57 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Colitis
> Can anyone help me with a problem for one of my clients: 28 weeks, 1st > baby, suffering from colitis and getting worse - main symptom seems to be > rectal bleeding, which she says happens 3 times a day. Otherwise very fit > (yoga, gym, power walks daily) and healthy (very diet conscious). From what > I have read, there is not much she can do - drugs are contraindicated and > the pregnancy hormones are probably exacerbating the condition, which will > improve once the baby arrives. Any suggestions most welcome! > > Many thanks, > > Andrea > > ----- > Andrea Robertson > Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education > > e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > web: www.birthinternational.com > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
