Kidney disease during pregnancy: what are the risks for mother and foetus? Answers from Dr Dédé Bénédicta Améwoui, Obstetric Gynaecologist
- Posted on 14/07/2023 12:10
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- By abelozih@sante-education.tg
Extract from the article: Kidney disease is characterised by a reduction in the functioning of the kidneys. The kidneys are no longer able to carry out their blood filtration function. There are major risks for a pregnant woman suffering from kidney disease. Risks for the foe
Kidney
disease is characterised by a reduction in the functioning of the kidneys. The
kidneys are no longer able to carry out their blood filtration function. There
are major risks for a pregnant woman suffering from kidney disease. Risks for
the foetus and the mother requiring close multidisciplinary monitoring:
miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, stunted growth in the foetus,
pre-eclampsia and even death in the pregnant woman.
In
general, this is a difficult pregnancy. The presence of kidney disease requires
much more frequent visits and examinations than are recommended in the case of
pregnancy. Severe kidney disease may also require the woman to be hospitalised
during pregnancy and after delivery, so that her blood pressure can be properly
controlled and the foetus properly monitored. Delivery must be organised in an
appropriate environment. Depending on the case, the route will be chosen by the
care team.
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