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What to do if a pregnant woman gets nephritis

Asked by:Elyse

Asked on:Apr 15, 2026 04:17 PM

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  • Hlín Hlín

    Apr 15, 2026

      There are two types of nephritis: acute and chronic. Chronic nephritis is more common in adults. Nephritis during pregnancy is rare. clinical Generally divided into three categories:

      1. There is proteinuria but no hypertension. Pregnant women with this type of pregnancy have fewer complications and may pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome accounted for about one-third. 3 times higher than normal pregnant women, fetus The prognosis is better.

      2. Have symptoms of proteinuria and hypertension. 70% of such pregnant women develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. That is, the symptoms of kidney disease are severe and appear early, usually before 28 weeks of pregnancy. The perinatal mortality rate of newborns is high. Pregnant women have high blood pressure during pregnancy and Postpartum Death within two years due to kidney disease.

      3. Those with proteinuria, hypertension and azotemia. The clinical manifestations of renal insufficiency in this type of pregnant woman are already obvious, and the prognosis is extremely unfavorable. Usually, fetal death occurs before 28 weeks or in utero. premature birth , mothers are also at great risk and may die from chronic renal failure shortly after delivery.

      No matter what type of nephritis, pregnancy will increase the burden on the kidneys, aggravate the original condition, increase the incidence of other complications, and even develop into chronic renal failure. But they should also be treated differently.

      1. People with only proteinuria can still get pregnant. The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome is slightly increased, but the process is generally mild, and the prognosis for the mother and fetus is good.

      2. People with high blood pressure have many complications and a high incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome. It is advisable to undergo artificial abortion early after pregnancy.; If you desire to have a baby and your post-pregnancy blood pressure does not exceed 20/13.2KPa, you can continue the pregnancy under the observation of a doctor.

      3. Those with azotemia indicate renal insufficiency and the pregnancy should be terminated. 》》》 6kind of pain Pregnant women must be careful 

      Pregnant women who are allowed to continue their pregnancy should have regular check-ups, pay attention to rest, and prevent infection. Once serious complications occur, you should consult a doctor promptly and terminate the pregnancy.