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Sickle cell disease and pregnancy

M Koshy

    Blood Reviews
    |September 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pregnancy in women with sickle cell disease (SCD) can be well-managed with proper care, leading to successful outcomes for both mother and child. Early detection and treatment of complications are key to a healthy pregnancy journey.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Obstetrics
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Sickle cell disease (SCD) encompasses genetic disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin S.
    • Key genotypes include sickle cell anemia (SS), sickle hemoglobin C disease (SC), and various sickle beta-thalassemias.
    • Pregnancy in women with SCD presents risks to both mother and fetus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the management and outcomes of pregnancy in women with sickle cell disease.
    • To highlight the importance of prenatal care and timely intervention for SCD complications during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing data on pregnancy outcomes in women with sickle cell disease.
    • Analysis of the role of interventions such as blood transfusions.

    Main Results:

    • Major SCD genotypes can tolerate pregnancy well with appropriate management.
    • Infants may be small for gestational age or delivered prematurely.
    • Successful pregnancy completion is achievable with diligent prenatal care and management of acute events.

    Conclusions:

    • Pregnancy in women with SCD requires comprehensive counseling, regular prenatal visits, and aggressive treatment of acute complications.
    • Prophylactic blood transfusions are not proven to improve pregnancy outcomes and should be reserved for specific indications.
    • Newborn screening is recommended for early detection of SCD in infants.

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