Pregnancy in Cystic Fibrosis: Review of the Literature and Expert
Recommendations
Abstract
Cystic fibrosis (CF) was historically a disease largely afflicting
children. Due to therapeutic advancement, there are now more adults with
CF than children. In the past decade, medications became available that
treat the underlying cause of CF and are dramatically improving lung
function as well as quality and quantity of life for people with CF. As
a result, more women with CF are having babies. We gathered a panel of
experts in CF care, family planning, high risk obstetrics, nutrition,
genetics and women with CF to review current literature on pregnancies
and to provide care recommendations for this unique population.