Written by Dr. Antonia Repollet, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist Pregnancy and early parenthood bring meaningful change, including shifts in digestive health. For those living with a GI condition or ongoing symptoms, the body may feel more sensitive, less predictable, or more reactive than usual. Much of this can be understood through the gut–brain axis, which is the ongoing communication between the digestive system and nervous system, which becomes especially active during times of transition. From preparing for pregnancy to navigating symptoms during pregnancy and adjusting to parenting, this connection plays an important role in how symptoms show up…