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Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy: New Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
Table of Contents
- Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy: New Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
- Improving Clinical Care and Training
- Resources and Further Information
- Understanding Sickle Cell Disease
- Key statistics on Sickle Cell Disease
- Frequently Asked Questions about Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy
- What are the risks of sickle cell disease during pregnancy?
- How can healthcare providers manage sickle cell disease during pregnancy?
- Where can I find more information about sickle cell disease?
- About the Author
Guidelines aim to improve care for pregnant women with sickle cell disease, addressing important health risks.
By Alice Smith | LONDON – 2025/06/19 05:28:48
Sickle-cell disease (SCD), a group of autosomal recessive haemoglobin disorders resulting from a gene mutation in the β-subunit of haemoglobin, affects 7.74 million people worldwide. the condition is notably prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa,but also poses a significant disease burden in other historically malaria-endemic regions,including the Middle East,the Caribbean,and South asia. Women with SCD face a higher risk of pregnancy complications.
New guidelines have been released to aid healthcare providers in managing pregnancies affected by SCD. These guidelines are designed for obstetricians,midwives,nurses,and general practitioners directly involved in providing care to women during pregnancy and childbirth. They are also intended for healthcare providers responsible for developing national and local healthcare protocols and policies,as well as managers of maternal and child health programs,and policymakers.
Improving Clinical Care and Training
“Women who live with SCD are at higher risk for pregnancy complications.”
The guidelines provide data useful for developing clinical tools for pre- and in-service training of health workers and health-system strengthening efforts, ultimately enhancing the delivery of clinical care.
Resources and Further Information
Additional resources include evidence-to-decision frameworks and related links to maternal health initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy
What are the risks of sickle cell disease during pregnancy?
Women with SCD face increased risks of complications such as pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, and vaso-occlusive crises [[19]], [[20]].
