[Pregnancies in hemodialysis and in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease : epidemiology, management and prognosis]

Abstract

Pregnancy in patients presenting end-stage renal disease is rare and there are currently no recommendations for the management of these patients. In hemodialysis patients, reduced fertility and medical reluctance limit the frequency of pregnancies. Although the prognosis has significantly improved, a significant risk for unfavorable maternal (pre-eclampsia, eclampsia) and fetal (pre-term birth, intrauterine growth restriction, still death) outcome still remains. Increasing dialysis dose with the initiation of daily dialysis sessions, early adaptation of medications to limit teratogenicity and management of chronic kidney disease complications (anemia, hypertension) are required. A tight coordination between nephrologists and obstetricians remains the central pillar of the care. In peritoneal dialysis, pregnancy is also possible with modification of the exchange protocol and reducing volumes.

Keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Dialyse péritonéale; Grossesse; Hemodialysis; Hémodialyse; Kidney transplantation; Maladie rénale chronique; Pregnancy; Transplantation rénale; peritoneal Dialysis.