Pregnancy and IBD with Dr. Kerri Glassner

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On this episode, Ashley and Danielle speak with Dr. Kerri Glassner. This was an enlightening and encouraging conversation about how far we have come in understanding pregnancy in IBD and the advancements in IBD over the years. 

Dr. Glassner is a gastroenterologist with a focus in inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Glassner currently practices at Kaiser Permanente in Colorado. She completed her residency and gastroenterology fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital. She was also selected by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation for a visiting IBD fellowship at Mayo Clinic in 2019. Dr. Glassner is certified in the use of intestinal ultrasound through IBUS. She is passionate about women's health in IBD and is a co-editor of the book Women's health in IBD: The spectrum of care from birth to adulthood. Outside of medicine she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, trying out new coffee shops, traveling and exercising. 

In this episode we discuss with Dr. Glassner:

• Dr. Glassner's personal journey with IBD and her professional insights into the intersection of women's health and IBD, particularly during pregnancy. 
• The importance of being in remission before conception and the safety of biologics during pregnancy.
• The use of intestinal ultrasound as a non-invasive tool for monitoring IBD
• The aspects of managing pregnancy in patients with IBD. 
• The considerations for C-sections, the timing of colonoscopies, the implications of CMV, nutritional assessments, and the importance of a multidisciplinary care team. 
• The PIANO study is highlighted for its insights into pregnancy outcomes for IBD patients, and the discussion also covers vaccination considerations for newborns and the genetic risks of IBD.
• An optimistic outlook on new treatments and the importance of maintaining hope for future advancements in IBD care.

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