Can a Woman with Sickle Cell Disease have a Normal Pregnancy

Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. In this condition, red blood cells become rigid and crescent-shaped instead of flexible and round. These abnormal cells can block blood flow and reduce oxygen supply to different parts of the body. Pregnancy puts extra strain on the body, so women with sickle cell disease often worry about whether they can have a healthy pregnancy.