Experiences of Pregnancy and IBD using IPA
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An Exploration of the Experiences of Women Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Pregnancy Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
IRAS ID
256277
Contact name
Elizabeth Bailey
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Coventry University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 8 months, 30 days
Research summary
Inflammatory Bowel disease is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder which affects one in 250 people in the United Kingdom. It is an umbrella term for Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Symptoms include diarrhoea, anaemia, general tiredness and weight loss. Fertility in women living with IBD is similar to that of the general population, unless the woman has had pelvic surgery which may decrease fertility. Approximately a quarter of women will become pregnant after diagnosis of IBD. Pregnancy for women with IBD does increase the risks of complications including maternal gestational diabetes, preterm birth (<37 weeks), low birth weight (< 2.5kg) and caesarean section. At present there is no national guidance for caring for women with IBD during pregnancy, meaning women will receive different packages which may affect their experience of pregnancy.
Women who are aged 18 years or older, with a diagnosis of IBD during or prior to pregnancy and who have given birth within the last five years who consent to participate will be interviewed about their experience of pregnancy.
The interview will take place either at the participants home, at Nottingham University Hospitals or using telephone or Skype depending upon the participants preference. The interview will last approximately an hour and will be a single interview.REC name
North West - Liverpool Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NW/0133
Date of REC Opinion
14 Mar 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion