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[Pregnancy and hemodialysis].
O Moranne1, V Samouelian, F Lapeyre
1Clinique de néphrologie, CHRU, Lille. olivier.moranne@wanadoo.fr
Nephrologie
|December 9, 2004
Summary
Pregnancy is possible for women on chronic hemodialysis (CHD) with careful management. Successful outcomes are achievable with adapted dialysis schedules and multidisciplinary care, offering hope for expectant mothers.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Pregnancy is infrequent in women undergoing chronic hemodialysis (CHD).
- Successful pregnancy rates approach 60% with specialized care.
- This study reviews seven pregnancies in six women on HD between 1995 and 2001.
Purpose:
- To report maternal and fetal complications in pregnancies during chronic hemodialysis.
- To assess the long-term outcomes for mothers and children.
- To discuss collaborative management strategies among obstetricians, pediatricians, and nephrologists.
Summary:
- Dialysis frequency and duration were increased during pregnancies.
- Mean gestational age was 31 weeks, with average birth weight of 1495g.
- One neonate died; one mother required uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage. Five children showed good long-term outcomes.
Impact:
- Pregnancy is not a contraindication for women on CHD, especially when transplantation is not feasible.
- Adapted obstetrical and neonatal management improves pregnancy success rates.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for managing these high-risk pregnancies.