Renal Function and the Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcomes: New Evidence

Authors' Reply: Renal Function and Adverse Maternal and Fetal Outcomes: New Evidence

“…1 The authors, correctly, point out that we only studied the effect of CKD on maternal and fetal pregnancy outcomes but not the effect of pregnancy on CKD progression. 2 As practicing obstetric-focused nephrologists, we have a deep appreciation for the role that pregnancy may play in CKD progression and that the current published literature does not adequately quantify this risk. Members of our group (L.B., A.G., and M.H.)…”