Pregnancy with CKD

Dear Ask The Doctor: Would it be better to get pregnant again before my CKD gets worse or after possible dialysis and or transplant

Dear Mary:

Women with more severe kidney disease have a higher rate of pregnancy-related complications which may respond to more intensive dialysis five or six days per week. With a few notable exceptions the children of patients with CKD may be at higher risk than the general population for developing CKD, but the kidney disease is not hereditary like blood type or eye color.

I would suggest you to follow up with your nephrologist to evaluate your exact renal function and the prognosis of your kidney failure in order to suggest you the best time to get pregnant. I wish you the best.