Kidney disease in pregnancy

We are currently reviewing this course in line with recent changes to Special Interest Training and the launch of the new Obstetrics and Gynaecology Curriculum 2024. As such, please be aware that the accuracy of the existing content cannot be guaranteed. Further announcements will be added here over the coming months.

Welcome to this Special Interest Training course on Kidney disease in pregnancy.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the renal system in pregnancy
• interpret measures of excretory kidney function and proteinuria
• outline CKD staging
• recognise common causes of kidney disease in the reproductive population
• describe the consequences of pregnancy on women with different stages of CKD
• recognise the effect of kidney disease on maternal and neonatal outcomes
• describe the principles of kidney transplantation and dialysis treatment and their impact on pregnancy
• be aware of medications used in kidney disease and any implications for the pregnant woman.