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Pregnancy and Kidney Disease

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Description

This training provides an overview of the challenges, risks, and management strategies for pregnancy in women with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It emphasizes the importance of pre-pregnancy planning, multidisciplinary care, and individualized risk assessment to improve maternal and fetal outcomes.

Target Audience

This training is designed for nephrologists, obstetricians, healthcare providers in maternal-fetal medicine, and allied health professionals involved in the care of pregnant patients with kidney disease.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the physiological changes in kidney function during pregnancy and their implications for women with CKD.
  2. Identify key risk factors, such as advanced CKD stage, proteinuria, and hypertension, that influence pregnancy outcomes.
  3. Recognize the importance of medication adjustments before and during pregnancy to ensure maternal and fetal safety.
  4. Develop comprehensive care plans involving multidisciplinary teams to manage high-risk pregnancies in women with CKD.

 

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