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How does kidney disease affect someone who is pregnant?

The effect on your pregnancy depends on the severity of the kidney disease you have. Generally, having kidney disease can increase your risk of:

If you have mild kidney disease, you only have a 20% chance of pre-eclampsia, but if you have severe kidney disease this risk can be up to 60%.

Finally, you’re more likely to need a caesarean if you have kidney disease.

How does being pregnant affect kidney disease?

Pregnancy does not usually have a long-term effect on kidney disease, but your kidney function may be affected while you are pregnant.

If you have severe kidney disease, pregnancy has up to a 50% chance of making it worse.

How is treatment during pregnancy affected by kidney disease?

Throughout your pregnancy you’ll be closely monitored with regular blood and urine testing, to keep an eye on the function of your kidneys and check if they are deteriorating, and to spot the warning signs of pre-eclampsia.

Who specialises in treating pregnancy and kidney disease?

There are a number of combined renal/pregnancy clinics around the UK to provide you with specialist advice.