Women with kidney disease, continue to be at a significantly increased risk of complications during pregnancy, despite advances in healthcare to reduce these outcomes.

Chronic kidney disease affects approximately 195 million women worldwide and it is currently the 8th leading cause of death in women, with close to 600,000 deaths each year CKD affects around 3% of women in their childbearing years.

SIGNS OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN PREGNANCY
High Levels of Creatinine in Urine
Increased level of protein in urine
Effect on kidneys
High Blood Pressure
Urinary Tract Infection
Chronic kidney disease is also considered a risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcome and reduced fertility. Women who have CKD are at increased risk for negative outcomes for the mother and the baby; pregnancies in women with advanced CKD are most challenging with high rates of hypertensive disorders and preterm births.
WOMEN IN HIGH RISK GROUP
Women having first pregnancy
Women with Multiple gestation (twin pregnancy)
Prior history of high blood pressure or kidney disease
Women taking medicine after renal transplant
PRECAUTIONS
Women with high risk must plan their pregnancy
Conception may be in consultation with the doctor
Go for regular follow ups with a gynecologist and nephrologist during pregnancy
INVESTIGATIONS DURING PREGNANCY
Urine test
Kidney function test
Regular Monitoring of blood pressure
Weight check
It is essential to timely identify Kidney Disease in pregnancy, and to follow-up women with kidney disease during and after pregnancy.