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Women with chronic kidney disease who become pregnant during early stages of the disease, while undergoing chronic dialysis or after renal transplantation, are all considered to be at high risk for complications. Fertility is decreased in this population prior to a well functioning transplant, especially for women undergoing dialysis. Although outcomes are improving, care of the pregnant dialysis patient presents a challenge to the renal healthcare team, and requires a multidisciplinary team approach including coordination with a high-risk obstetrics team. More intensive dialysis therapy, modifications in oral and intravenous medications and emphasis on increased intake of protein, calories and specific vitamins and minerals are necessary to improve survival of the fetus.
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Stover, J. (2008). Pregnancy. In: Byham-Gray, L.D., Chertow, G.M., Burrowes, J.D. (eds) Nutrition in Kidney Disease. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-032-4_16
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