Pregnancy in women with cystic fibrosis and diabetes: An audit of outcomes at two tertiary obstetric hospitals in Australia in the pre-cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulator era

Abstract

Background

Pregnancy in women with cystic fibrosis (CF) is becoming more common. Long-term metabolic issues such as diabetes are also becoming more common and have potentially important impacts on pregnancy outcomes. This study aimed to assess the impact of diabetes on pregnancy outcomes for women with CF.

Methods

We undertook a retrospective chart audit of pregnancies to women with CF at the two tertiary obstetric hospitals in Southeast Queensland associated with CF and transplant management clinics between 2006 and 2016.

Results

A total of 38 pregnancies among 26 women were identified. Four women (five pregnancies) had cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) diagnosed prior to pregnancy, and 12 women (15 pregnancies) developed gestational diabetes (GDM) complicating pregnancy. CFRD and GDM were associated with higher rates of delivery complications, prematurity, and the need for neonatal intensive care unit admission.

Conclusion

Diabetes is common during pregnancy in women with CF and impacts pregnancy outcomes.