Women with kidney disease, continue to be at a significantly increased risk of complications during pregnancy, despite advances in healthcare to reduce these outcomes.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
SIGNS OF KIDNEY DISEASE IN PREGNANCY
\nHigh Levels of Creatinine in Urine
\nIncreased level of protein in urine
\nEffect on kidneys
\nHigh Blood Pressure
\nUrinary Tract Infection
\nChronic 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.
\nWOMEN IN HIGH RISK GROUP
\nWomen having first pregnancy
\nWomen with Multiple gestation (twin pregnancy)
\nPrior history of high blood pressure or kidney disease
\nWomen taking medicine after renal transplant
\nPRECAUTIONS
\nWomen with high risk must plan their pregnancy
\nConception may be in consultation with the doctor
\nGo for regular follow ups with a gynecologist and nephrologist during pregnancy
\nINVESTIGATIONS DURING PREGNANCY
\nUrine test
\nKidney function test
\nRegular Monitoring of blood pressure
\nWeight check
\nIt is essential to timely identify Kidney Disease in pregnancy, and to follow-up women with kidney disease during and after pregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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