Global Inequities in Pregnancy in Women With Kidney Disease

Abstract

Pregnancy in women with kidney disease is high risk and associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Kidney disease in pregnancy continues to remain under-recognized and underdiagnosed, and disparities exist in access to kidney care for pregnancy patients. Health disparities with kidney disease and pregnancy are connected to differences in social, economic, cultural, and environmental factors; geographical location; and race/ethnicity. The review discusses health disparities in conditions related to kidney disease and pregnancy. We aim to advocate for interventions and policies to mitigate or eliminate health disparities to help all pregnant people with kidney disease to improve pregnancy outcomes.