Contributors

Debra Wham, BS

Genetic Counseling Intern

Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling

Carrie L. McMahon, MS

Coordinator, Illinois Teratogen Information Service

Eugene Pergament, MD, PhD, FACMG

Reprogenetic Research Inc.

The Illinois Teratogen Information Service is a free statewide service which provides information regarding prescription and non-prescription medications, street drugs,      infectious diseases, and physical agents which may be harmful to an unborn child. This service is available to women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, fathers,        physicians, and other healthcare providers in the state of Illinois.

Toll-Free telephone number (800) 252-4847

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Overall, because of the adverse effects of active Crohn's disease and the availability of       medications that do not significantly increase the risk for congenital malformation, women with inflammatory bowel disease should be actively treated during pregnancy.