Dialysis and Pregnancy-A Review

Abstract

Pregnancy in the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) population is one of the most complex clinical challenges for healthcare providers. Current guidelines, peer-reviewed publications, and textbook chapters were utilized in this review to determine the best practices for dialysis during pregnancy, extending to immediate post-partum period. The purpose of this review is to impart healthcare providers with current practice recommendations for the best health outcomes for the mother and fetus.