Pregnancy in dialysis-dependent women—the importance of frequent dialysis and co

Pregnancy in dialysis-dependent women—the importance of frequent dialysis and collaborative care: A case report
Chrisoula PIPILI1, Eirini GRAPSA2, Alexandra KOUTSOBASILI3, Patra SORVINOU3, Engin POIRAZLAR3, Dimitrios KIOSSES4, Georgia XATZIGEORGIOU3
Article first published online: 2 JUN 2011

DOI: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2011.00552.x

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Keywords:
Hemodialysis;pregnancy;dialysis suggestions;obstretical suggestions
Abstract
An increasing number of successful pregnancies have been reported among women on chronic hemodialysis. Even with reduced fertility and high risk of complications, women of childbearing age receiving hemodialysis, should not be discouraged from pregnancy. Practitioners should be familiar with the effects of renal disease on pregnancy, consult patients about the possibility of pregnancy and its hazards and provide, if necessary, prompt surveillance and treatment. This paper describes the case of an unplanned but successful pregnancy of a woman receiving hemodialysis, emphasizing pregnancy management, mother's response evaluation, and infant growth.

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