As soon as you start thinking about getting pregnant, make an appointment to see your doctor as well as your OB-GYN. Talk with them about how to make sure you get the care you need for a healthy pregnancy. A dietitian can help make sure you get a well-balanced diet.
Like women without UC, you should take a prenatal vitamin every day while you're trying to get pregnant and during pregnancy. Sometimes the iron in prenatal vitamins can be rough on your system, so you may need to try different formulations.