Pregnancy Management for Sickle Cell Disease: Key Guidelines for Prenatal and Postpartum Care

Managing sickle cell disease during pregnancy requires specialized care throughout prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages to ensure both maternal and fetal health. The timing of birth is typically between 38-40 weeks, with VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) being a possible option. Essential guidelines include avoiding dehydration, keeping warm, and monitoring oxygen saturation levels during pregnancy. Regional analgesia is recommended during cesarean sections, while continuous fetal heart rate monitoring is essential for labor management.

Postpartum care focuses on pain management using low molecular weight heparin, early mobilization, and breastfeeding support. Monitoring infants for sedation or breathing issues is critical to ensure their health. Individualized contraception advice from the primary care team is also important, with preferred methods including the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (IUS) or intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - 00:26 Intro
00:34 - 00:06 Preconception
01:07 – 01:44 Preconception Medication Review
01:45 – 02:38 Antenatal Care
02:40 – 03:40 Blood Transfusion during pragnency
03:41 – 04:10 Management of acute pain episodes during pregnancy
04:11 – 04:46 Management of acute chest syndrome
04:47 – 05:20 Management of other acute complications
05:11 – 06:08 Intrapartum Care
06:10 – 06:45 Postpartum Care
06:46 – 07:33 Contraception and advise for women with SCD
07:33 – 07:52 Conclusion

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