Transplant Living: Organ Donation and Transplantation Information for Patients


Medications Post-Transplant Medications Types of Immunosuppressants Switching Immunosuppressants Side Effects Other Medications Generic and Brand Name Drugs Helpful Hints Questions to Ask Pregnancy Precautions Fertility Labor and Delivery Breastfeeding Risks National Registry Staying Healthy Post-Transplant Tests Preventing Rejection Infections & Immunity Health Concerns Diet and Exercise Contacting Your Donor Family Cancer Types Risk factors Prevention and early detection Post-transplant cancer mortality		Pregnancy After Transplant The first woman to become pregnant after a transplant was reported in1963. Since that time, there have been numerous successful pregnancy outcomes in many types of transplant recipients. However, the safety of pregnancy for individual recipients must include the consideration of risk to the mother, baby and transplanted organ and requires the partnership and support of the obstetrician, transplant team and other specialists. To learn more about pregnancy after transplantation, view a detailed research report or choose an option below: Precautions Fertility Labor and Delivery Breastfeeding Risks The National Transplantation Pregnancy Registry (NTPR)		Listen to others in similar situations. Get a feeling of security and belonging. Learn about transplant-related issues. Get help in dealing with emotions and stress. Share helpful information with other patients. Learn more about support groups and other organizations.

Pregnancy After Transplant