Since I have been sharing my pregnancy journey, I have received an increasing number of people wanting to know specifically about my pregnancy experience with Crohn's. This is something I have been very open about and will continue to be open about through the rest of my pregnancy and into motherhood. I always share when these posts go live in my Instagram feed, but I know sometimes they can be hard to locate quickly if you want to reference them later on. Since this has been such a big area of interest, I wanted to simplify things and create a page that will link you directly to my top posts on Crohn's and pregnancy related topics. If there is an additional topic you want me to cover or dig into more, feel free to shoot me a message or an email. That is how I have come to share more details around a lot of these topics! 

If you are a mama to be, already a mama, or praying to be a mama, I hope these posts are helpful. Navigating pregnancy is already a journey itself and adding a chronic illness into the mix can really amplify any struggles or anxieties. Just remember, you are not alone. xo

1. Deciding to Start "Trying" + Your Mental Health

The pressure to get pregnant before you even know if you are ready. How important getting your mental health on track is in your journey to expand your family. Fear of failure.

2. Our Journey to Baby P

Figuring out we were pregnant and the anxiety of the first trimester. 

3. Navigating IBD + Pregnancy

Getting into detail around navigating the first half of my pregnancy with Crohn's. Symptoms, additional doctor's appointments, medications.

4. Third Trimester Update

Difficult decisions around medication/treatments, gaps in our healthcare system, and the continued impact of Covid. 

5. Pregnancy, Eating Disorder Recovery, and Crohn's

Sharing my story with these three thus far. Walking through the experiences I have had during pregnancy and unpacking the difficult emotions around these topics.