Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Renal disorders in pregnancy.

J M Davison1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Royal Victoria Infirmary, UK. j.m.davison@ncl.ac.uk

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|April 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This review covers how pregnancy affects kidney function, urinary tract infections in preterm labor, and risks for women with chronic kidney disease. It also examines post-delivery infections and pre-eclampsia impacts on kidney physiology.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Intrauterine growth rate in pregnancies complicated by type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes.

Obstetric medicine·2016
Same author

Mutant allele-specific imbalance modulates prognostic impact of KRAS mutations in colorectal adenocarcinoma and is associated with worse overall survival.

International journal of cancer·2012
Same author

Reference values for clinical chemistry tests during normal pregnancy.

BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2008
Same author

Assessment of glomerular filtration rate during pregnancy using the MDRD formula.

BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2007
Same author

Sex and the pregnant kidney: does renal allograft gender influence gestational renal adaptation in renal transplant recipients?

Transplantation proceedings·2004
Same author

Is normalisation of serum potassium and magnesium always necessary in Gitelman Syndrome for a successful obstetric outcome?

BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology·2004

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Pregnancy significantly alters renal haemodynamics.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are linked to preterm labor and affect pediatric development.
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in pregnancy presents unique challenges and risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate mechanisms of gestational renal hemodynamic changes.
  • To review the impact of UTIs on preterm labor and child development.
  • To assess risks and outcomes for pregnant women with CKD, including those on dialysis or post-transplant.
  • To evaluate post-delivery infections and their relation to catheterization.
  • To analyze altered glomerular physiology in pre-eclampsia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current research.
  • Discussion of physiological changes during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of clinical data and patient outcomes.
  • Assessment of pharmacological considerations during pregnancy.

Main Results:

  • Gestational augmentation of renal haemodynamics involves complex physiological adaptations.
  • UTIs are a significant factor in preterm labor and have implications for pediatric development.
  • Pregnancy in women with pre-existing renal disease, including dialysis and transplant patients, carries substantial risks.
  • Medication use during pregnancy requires careful consideration due to potential teratogenic effects and impact on maternal/fetal health.
  • Post-delivery infections, particularly those related to catheterization, require vigilant management.
  • Pre-eclampsia is associated with specific alterations in glomerular physiology.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding renal adaptations and infection risks is crucial for managing pregnancy in women with kidney disease.
  • Optimizing care for pregnant women with CKD requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Further research is needed to refine management strategies for UTIs and post-delivery infections in this population.

Related Experiment Videos