Journal article
Pregnancy in a woman with a Fontan circulation: A review
E Moroney, E Posma, A Dennis, Y d’Udekem, R Cordina, D Zentner
Obstetric Medicine | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD | Published : 2018
Abstract
More women with congenital heart disease survive to childbearing ages, due to improvements in surgical practice and postoperative care. This review discusses pregnancy in women with a single ventricle, describing maternal obstetric and cardiovascular complications and the increased risks of prematurity and adverse neonatal outcomes. Recommendations are made based on current understanding, guidelines and published literature, with recognition that there is much knowledge yet to be gained.
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Funding Acknowledgements
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: Emily Moroney received the 2017 honours award from Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Alicia Dennis is a NHMRC fellow. Yves d'Udekem is a NHMRC Clinician Practitioner Fellow. The Victorian Government's Operational Infrastructure Support Program supported this research project.