Sickle Cell Disease with Pregnancy
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited single-gene autosomal recessive disorders caused by the ‘sickle’ gene, which affects hemoglobin structure.
The term SCD includes sickle cell anemia (HbSS) and the heterozygous conditions of hemoglobin S and other clinically abnormal hemoglobins. These include combination with hemoglobin C (giving HbSC), combination with beta thalassemia (giving HbSB thalassemia) and combination with hemoglobin D, E or O-Arab.
1.0 - Pre Pregnancy Evaluation
Women with SCD are encouraged to seek consultation before their conception in the preconception clinic. They should be given information about the affects of the disease on pregnancy and how pregnancy affects SCD.
Written By: Dr Jayasree / Dr Chitra Jha
Checked By: Obgyn Protocol Group
Authorized by: ALYA YOUSUF ABDULLAH AL MADHANI