title: Pregnancy after heart transplantation.
abstract: The desire to procreate is normal in women, including those who are heart transplant recipients. The female transplant recipient attempting successful conception, pregnancy, and delivery presents a rare challenge to those responsible for her care. This article presents a comprehensive review of pregnancy after heart transplantation in female recipients by reviewing relevant literature, describing the effects of immunosuppressive therapy on reproduction, and suggesting strategies for reproduction counseling.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Akin
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility / Q000187:drug effects; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; D011295:Prenatal Care
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents