Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5690997 | Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 2017 | 37 Pages |
Abstract
The management of pregnant women who are themselves affected with genetic diseases is an increasingly relevant and important issue. Improvements in early diagnosis and management of genetic disease, as well as advances in assisted reproductive technology have impacted pregnancy rates in a cohort of women who may not have otherwise been able to conceive. A multidisciplinary approach is key to the management of pregnant women with complex health conditions, including genetic diseases. Pertinent issues should be addressed in the preconception, antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods to optimize maternal and fetal health. Additionally, counseling regarding risk of inheritance in offspring and options for prenatal diagnosis should be reviewed if available. This reviews aims to help provide background and insight into the management strategies for various commonly encountered and complex genetic conditions in the setting of pregnancy
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Authors
Shilpa (Assistant Clinical Professor), Mary E. (Professor and Interim Chair),