Glomerular Disease and Pregnancy

Glomerular diseases are not uncommon during pregnancy. Development of de novo glomerular diseases or relapse of a prior disease can occur during pregnancy. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is the most common biopsy proven glomerular disease during pregnancy followed by IgA nephropathy and membranous nephropathy. While live births are seen with glomerular diseases and pregnancy, preterm delivery, preeclampsia and fetal complications are not uncommon in these pregnancies. This chapter discusses in depth the various glomerular diseases during pregnancy, and the clinical approach and outcomes.