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ReviewJournal of pregnancy2026

Pregnancy in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Maternal and Fetal Considerations: A Narrative Review.

Pooneh Jabbaripour Sarmadian, Amir Dolatshahi Pirooz, Maha Al Baghdadi, Mohammad Kamgar, Yalda Afshar, Niloofar Nobakht

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6 authors.

Pooneh Jabbaripour SarmadianDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, jhu.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1987-6171
Amir Dolatshahi PiroozBeverly Hills Cancer Center, Clinical Research, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Maha Al BaghdadiDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey, California, USA.
Mohammad KamgarDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, ucla.edu.
Yalda AfsharDivision of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, ucla.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3807-7022
Niloofar NobakhtDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA, ucla.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7023-3529

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsAutosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common inherited kidney disorder and an important cause of kidney failure among individuals of reproductive age. Although its management in nonpregnant adults is well established, the implications of ADPKD during pregnancy remain less clearly defined. The aim of this review is to summarize maternal and fetal risks and provide practical management considerations for pregnancy in individuals with ADPKD.

methodsA narrative review of the literature was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE and relevant clinical practice guidelines, focusing on pregnancy-related outcomes and management considerations in individuals with ADPKD.

resultsPregnant individuals with ADPKD face higher risks of chronic hypertension, proteinuria, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and preterm delivery compared with the general population. Strict blood pressure targets used outside of pregnancy may compromise uteroplacental perfusion, highlighting the importance of pregnancy-appropriate goals and safe antihypertensive choices. Renin-angiotensin system inhibitors and disease-modifying therapies such as tolvaptan are contraindicated due to fetal safety concerns. Monitoring strategies include regular assessment of blood pressure, kidney function, and fetal growth. Emerging imaging data suggest that pregnancy may accelerate kidney and liver cyst growth, although long-term consequences remain uncertain. Additional strategies such as low-dose aspirin, biochemical markers for preeclampsia risk assessment, and renal ultrasound for baseline evaluation may be considered.

conclusionPregnancy in individuals with ADPKD requires individualized, multidisciplinary care with careful attention to blood pressure control, medication safety, and maternal and fetal monitoring. Further research is needed to better understand long-term outcomes and optimize management strategies.

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Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal DominantPregnancy ComplicationsFemaleHumansPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeADPKDhypertensionmaternal outcomespreeclampsiapregnancy

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PMCPMC13382351

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