The effect of fetal hemoglobin level on pregnant Saudi Arabs with sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease and pregnancy in Bahrain

“…This is the largest survey on the effects of SCD in pregnancy carried out in the Gulf States [9–12]. Not only maternal mortality, but the incidence of cesarean sections, preterm labor, and pregnancy morbidity were higher among women with SCD than in the control group [13–15].…”

“…Advances in the management of pediatric patients with HbSS helped in lengthening their life span, resulting in more women with SCD reaching reproductive age. Introducing health education in schools and compulsory premarital counseling, including testing for the sickle cell gene, has helped in achieving this improvement [9]. A multidisciplinary approach, however, is required for the comprehensive management of pregnant women with SCD.…”

Morbidity and pregnancy outcomes associated with sickle cell anemia among Saudi women

“…In conclusion, although Saudi women with SCD are at greater risk of maternal and fetal complications than previously reported, such complications are less serious than those reported in other countries. Introducing health education into schools and compulsory premarital counseling, including testing for the SCD susceptibility gene, has helped to achieve this improvement in maternal and neonatal outcomes [23]. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended for the comprehensive management of pregnant women with SCD.…”