Pouchitis During Pregnancy

Hi Heather,

how did you end up treating this in the end? I’m 11 weeks and have it bad now 🥲

Hi Ciara, so I was given an antibiotic called cefalexin and it worked brilliantly. Cleared it up quickly and had no more bouts during pregnancy. In third trimester I did start going to the toilet a bit more but after giving birth My j pouch went back to normal

There are definitely antibiotics that are safe during pregnancy! She's 5 now so too far back for me to remember exactly what they prescribed but I did have pouchitis that was treated with antibiotics. She is a rainbow baby so my stress levels were high but I also know the risks are minimal and I trust my OB to not prescribe something that poses a risk. I'm glad you've found some relief.

Wishing you both happy healthy pregnancies!!

Thanks so much ♥️

I’m on my second course of flagyl now since start of May. My ob said it’s ok and a better option than being sick with pouchitis while pregnant but I’m just wishing I didn’t have to take them.
Had my 20 week scan 2 weeks ago though and Baby is looking and measuring perfect so I’m delighted with that.
hoping this is the last bout of pouchitis I’m plagued with while pregnant now.