title: Pregnancy and dialysis: an overview.
abstract: The occurrence of pregnancy in women with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis is still uncommon; however, women in this population do become pregnant and need management by renal and high-risk obstetric teams to promote best outcomes. This article discusses recommendations for medical considerations, the dialysis regimen, medications used, medical nutrition therapy, and the assessment of dry weight gain. Most recommendations are based upon case experience.
authors.affiliation: Davita, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, USA. jbstover1@verizon.net
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stover
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis