Can a woman with Sickle Cell Disease have a normal pregnancy?
Yes. However, affected women are at an increased risk of complications that can affect their health and that of their babies. During pregnancy, the disease may become more severe and painful crisis may occur more frequently. A pregnant woman with sickle cell disease is at increased risk of preterm labor, and of having a low-birthweight baby. However, with early prenatal care and careful monitoring throughout pregnancy, women with sickle cell disease can have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
