Effects of pregnancy on health: certain aspects of importance for women with cystic fibrosis.
More women with cystic fibrosis (CF) now reach reproductive age and wish to become pregnant. Although women with CF have reduced fertility, many of them can become mothers. A pregnancy ought to be carefully planned since several studies have shown that pregnancy is well tolerated if good medical care is provided, and the CF woman is in a stable good condition. A short review of the implications of pregnancy for women with CF is presented. A suggested schedule for pregnant women with CF is given.
Uppsala Cystic Fibrosis Center, Department of Pediatrics, Uppsala University Hospital, 75185 Uppsala, Sweden. johannesson@ped.uas.lul.se
Marie
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Johannesson
D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D005193:Family Planning Services / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods