Infants born to women who were treated with antibodies against tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) during pregnancy have detectable levels of antibodies until 12 months of age, according to the results of a recent study published in the journal Gastroenterology.

Read about four lifestyle changes to make if you have an inflammatory bowel disease here. 

In this video, shared by the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Sunanda Kane shares a thorough explanation of the increased risk for adverse birth outcomes in women with inflammatory bowel disease, what that means for women and what that also could mean for the baby.

Read about six inflammatory bowel disease treatment options here. 

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