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Additional Information, Pregnancy, Follow-up

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:54 pm

About 90% of all pregnancies produce healthy babies, and women with CF generally can breastfeed their babies.


Though her baby may be healthy, outcomes for the mother vary, depending on the severity of her symptoms. Pregnancy can adversely affect lung disease and should be avoided if the woman is experiencing any type of lung dysfunction or cor pulmonale.



Follow-up



Frequent doctor visits



Patients should visit their doctor at least every 4 months.



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