RebbieO
03-18-2005, 02:32 PM
I apologise if I have used the wrong board to put this thread on, but I wasn't sure whether to use this one or the pregnancy one.
I have been taking Azathioprine for 4 years to control persistent Crohn's abscesses. This seems to have worked, but I have recently found out that I am pregnant and am concerned about the effects on the baby.
I understand that it may be safe to take in pregnancy but there are risks in breast feeding. If so, what are the risks and what are my chances of my doctor agreeing for me to stop taking the Azathioprine 4-6 weeks before the baby is due so that I can breast feed?
Does anyone have any advice/experience of taking this drug in pregnancy/lactation?
Rebbie
I have been taking Azathioprine for 4 years to control persistent Crohn's abscesses. This seems to have worked, but I have recently found out that I am pregnant and am concerned about the effects on the baby.
I understand that it may be safe to take in pregnancy but there are risks in breast feeding. If so, what are the risks and what are my chances of my doctor agreeing for me to stop taking the Azathioprine 4-6 weeks before the baby is due so that I can breast feed?
Does anyone have any advice/experience of taking this drug in pregnancy/lactation?
Rebbie