Our understanding of the various aspects of pregnancy in women with kidney diseases has
significantly improved in the last decades. Nevertheless, little is known about specific kidney …

Background: Pregnancy involves complex hemodynamic and immune adaptations to
support the developing fetus. The kidney assumes a pivotal role in orchestrating these …

As the incidence of chronic kidney disease increases and women pursue pregnancy at more
advanced ages, the management of kidney disease in pregnancy has become increasingly …

During pregnancy, CKD increases both maternal and fetal risk. Adverse maternal outcomes
include progression of underlying renal dysfunction, worsening of urine protein, and …

Glomerular disease, especially lupus nephritis, is common in young women of childbearing
age. As such, practicing nephrologists must have adequate knowledge and expertise to …

Several glomerular diseases may occur in women of childbearing age. Pregnancy in such
patients should be planned when the disease has been in remission for a minimum of 6 …

Nephrologists are routinely involved in the care of pregnant women with glomerulonephritis.
Prepregnancy counseling is vital to inform women of the potential risks of pregnancy and to …

Women with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at risk for adverse pregnancy-associated
outcomes, including progression of their underlying renal dysfunction, a flare of their kidney …

Management of the pregnant woman with chronic kidney disease is difficult for both
nephrologists and obstetricians. Prepregnancy counselling with respect to risk stratification …

Kidney disease in pregnancy is rare but associated with considerable risks of adverse
maternal and foetal outcomes, and considerable anxiety on the part of the clinician …