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Managing pregnancy with long-term parenteral nutrition: A case report and review of the literature
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Managing pregnancy with long-term parenteral nutrition: A case report and review of the literature

Muhammad Shahzil, Ammad Javaid Chaudhary, Abdullah Sohail, Kamran Haq, Muhammad Zarrar Khan, Yakir Muszkat and Syed-Mohammed Jafri
JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition, Vol.49(4), pp.528-533
05/2025
DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2758
PMCID: PMC12053229
PMID: 40170624
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2758View
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Abstract

Parenteral nutrition (PN) is essential for patients with chronic intestinal failure but poses significant challenges during pregnancy because of increased nutrition needs and associated risks such as central line-associated bloodstream infections. We report a case of a 29-year-old primigravid woman with Crohn's disease who required chronic PN. Despite these complexities, her pregnancy was managed successfully with tailored PN adjustments. She developed intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy at 38 weeks and delivered a healthy, full-term newborn. Meticulous planning and individualized nutrition management are crucial in navigating the complexities of PN during pregnancy, demonstrating the potential for successful outcomes with strategic and personalized interventions.
Parenteral Nutrition Pediatrics Pregnancy

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