<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.h,i have ulcerative colitiies.since 4 years. i used 2 take Pentasa solupred 20 mg.i m planning 2 get pregnant .s it safe 2 continue wz corisone or not? my body have retention water salt due 2 the treatmant of cortisone .s it safe 2 continue taking hydrochlorothiazide in pregency,plz answer me.thnx.  <response>: Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question. It is safe to be pregnant in the setting of a history of ulcerative colitis, but the steroids and HY Chat Doctor. Given that you are not pregnant yet, you absolutely need a pre-conception visit with a high-risk OB or a GI specialist to discuss the proper medications to be on before you get pregnant. I hope that this helps. If you have more questions, please click on ASK ME A QUESTION link above to directly ask me a question! 