Chronic Kidney Disease and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

ConclusionsCKD was associated with a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, and the degree of risk varied by cause and severity. These findings highlight the need for further studies of a more robust quality evaluating the effects of cause and severity of kidney disease on adverse pregnancy outcomes.Key messagesPre-pregnancy CKD was associated with higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.The risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes varied by CKD cause and severity.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research