Can I get pregnant if I have chronic nephritis? Does nephritis affect pregnancy?

Kidney disease is a very common kidney disease nowadays. This disease is caused by the destruction of multiple immune systems of the body. The onset of the disease will cause great harm to patients and their families. Therefore, the diagnosis and identification of kidney disease is a difficult task, but early diagnosis of kidney disease is very important. Some women with nephritis are worried about whether it will affect pregnancy, whether it will bring any harm to the baby after pregnancy, etc. Let's give you some scientific knowledge below.

Can I get pregnant if I have kidney problems?

Pregnancy is not suitable for patients with kidney disease. The mother's kidney function declines, which on the one hand affects the development of the fetus and may cause miscarriage, stillbirth, etc. On the other hand, even if the delivery is successful, it may cause irreversible damage to the pregnant woman's kidneys. Therefore, female kidney disease patients should not force themselves to become pregnant. If renal function indicators such as creatinine and urea nitrogen, as well as blood pressure, are normal, pregnancy can be considered.

Which type of kidney disease is not suitable for having children?

“There are many types of kidney disease. Whether or not you can get pregnant and when is the best time to get pregnant depends on the individual situation.

1. For patients with renal failure, regardless of gender, pregnancy is not recommended because the accumulation of toxins in the body may affect the quality of sperm and eggs. Especially after female patients become pregnant, the burden on their kidneys will be further increased, which will not only endanger their own lives, but also easily lead to fetal malformation, miscarriage, and stillbirth.

2. Patients with severe infectious kidney diseases such as cystitis and hydronephrosis need to use large amounts of antibiotics during treatment, which may affect the health of the fetus and they are not suitable for pregnancy for the time being.

If severe infectious nephropathy is under control, you can still have children

The inability of patients with severe infectious nephropathy to have children is only temporary. After the disease is under control and the medication has been stopped for 2 to 3 months, they can consider pregnancy. In comparison, unless patients with renal failure have undergone a kidney transplant and are eager to have a child, the male can wait one year after the operation and the female can wait two years after the operation before considering pregnancy, when the dose of anti-rejection drugs used is lower. However, the risks of this type of pregnancy and fetal malformations are higher than normal, so be vigilant.

Women with mild symptoms of chronic nephritis can also have children

Chronic nephritis is one of the most common kidney diseases. If the female patient's condition is mild and there is no danger, special attention should be paid to monitoring blood pressure, urine protein and kidney function during pregnancy. If either spouse suffers from kidney disease and wants to have a child, they must undergo a comprehensive examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Otherwise, not only will the child be lost, but the pregnant mother's life will be in danger.

Some suggestions for preventing and treating kidney disease and kidney damage after pregnancy:

1. Comprehensive and balanced nutrition

Due to the needs of fetal growth and development, pregnant mothers need to consume more protein than normal people, but not too much. You can consult a doctor for the specific amount.

2. Measure your body weight to see if your edema is getting worse

The general ideal body weight is: (height-100)×0.9. The ideal weight during pregnancy is to gain 9 to 11 kilograms over this weight.

3. Control the amount of salt

Excessive salt absorption during pregnancy is one of the causes of kidney disease and preeclampsia. It is recommended to control daily salt intake to 3 to 5 grams. However, controlling salt intake is difficult, and special attention should be paid to the salt contained in chemical seasonings and processed foods. Try not to eat foods high in salt, such as ham, instant noodles, fast food, cakes, etc., and eat yellow-green vegetables and seaweed foods that are good for reducing salt.

4. Regularly monitor kidney function

Once a month during early pregnancy and once a week before delivery.

5. Drink plenty of water to prevent urinary tract infection

Therefore, patients with kidney disease must be confirmed by a doctor before becoming pregnant, and take good prevention and care under the doctor's guidance, otherwise there will be serious consequences. But the best option is to wait until the kidney disease is cured before getting pregnant.