Effects of antepartum therapy for XXXX on maternal lifestyle.

@entity1 @entity229 @entity882 @entity548
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to describe the effects of antepartum therapy for @entity882 ( @entity882 ) on lifestyle. With the goal of preventing @entity548 in all fetuses without cordocentesis to measure fetal platelets, empiric treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), with or without @entity229 , is recommended. It is hypothesized that these treatments negatively affect @entity1 's lifestyle. This information is needed for pre-conceptual counseling and developing management strategies. METHODS: A survey was mailed to 62 @entity1 treated by one provider from 2005 to 2013 asking if they experienced side effects from IVIG and @entity229 , if their lives were negatively affected, if they would plan another affected pregnancy and if they needed help managing side effects. RESULTS: Three-quarters of 32 respondents reported that the treatments negatively affected their lifestyle. Thirty-one percent of @entity1 would not plan another pregnancy due to their experience and 22% were uncertain. All @entity1 experienced adverse effects and required additional medications or healthcare resources. Ninety-four percent contacted healthcare providers for help managing side effects. CONCLUSION: The significant negative effects on the lifestyle of @entity1 treated for @entity882 emphasizes the need to identify the lowest effective doses and duration of pharmacotherapy and develop management strategies. @entity1 undergoing treatment may need additional healthcare resources, including coordination of care.
