Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A Tertiary Centre Retrospective Study in Nigeria
Obi-Nwosu Amaka Lovelyn,
Ubajaka Chika Florence,
Madu Melford Chima
et al.
Abstract:Background: Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited condition. Due to recent advances in medical care for patients with sickle cell anaemia, more women with SCD are able to survive up to the reproductive age group. This has given rise to a higher number of pregnant women with SCD. It results in increased fetal and maternal risks due to the metabolic demands, hypercoagulable state and vascular stasis often associated with pregnancy. It has therefore become imperative to explore what progress has been m… Show more
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