To add to above comment with the chances of a repeat diverticulitis attack, doctors will generally recommend that those who have suffered a flare up in the past consider elective surgery to remove the damaged portion of the colon prior to getting pregnant. This would help to prevent the likelihood of a diverticulitis attack during a pregnancy which is dangerous and could put mom and baby at risk because of the possible complications.
If you are entertaining the thought of having children and you do have diverticulosis we would strongly recommend you speak to your ob/gyn and your gastroenterologist to make this decision.
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To add to above comment with the chances of a repeat diverticulitis attack, doctors will generally recommend that those who have suffered a flare up in the past consider elective surgery to remove the damaged portion of the colon prior to getting pregnant. This would help to prevent the likelihood of a diverticulitis attack during a pregnancy which is dangerous and could put mom and baby at risk because of the possible complications.
February 28, 2011 - 2:48amIf you are entertaining the thought of having children and you do have diverticulosis we would strongly recommend you speak to your ob/gyn and your gastroenterologist to make this decision.
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