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Renal disease in pregnancy.
Martha S Thorsen1, Judith H Poole
1La Casa De Buena Salud, Family Practice Medicine, Portales, New Mexico, USA.
The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing
|March 26, 2002
Summary
Pregnancy causes significant renal system changes, affecting lab values. Untreated renal complications increase risks for mother and baby.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Pregnancy induces substantial anatomic and physiologic renal adaptations.
- These adaptations alter normal renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rates.
- Changes in renal function during pregnancy can impact laboratory test results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review normal renal system adaptations during pregnancy.
- To discuss common renal complications associated with pregnancy.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of renal physiology in pregnancy.
- Analysis of pregnancy-related renal conditions.
Main Results:
- Normal pregnancy involves significant renal functional and structural changes.
- Pregnancy-induced renal alterations can mask or exacerbate renal dysfunction.
- Combined adaptations and complications heighten risks for perinatal morbidity and mortality.
Conclusions:
- Understanding normal renal adaptations is crucial for identifying pathological conditions.
- Prompt recognition and management of pregnancy-related renal complications are vital for improved maternal and fetal outcomes.