Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria presenting as iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy

Paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria and pregnancy

A woman with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH) who was successfully delivered of 3 healthy infants after 4 pregnancies is reported. The obstetric literature of women with PNH is reviewed and the consequent view presented that judicious advice should not preclude pregnancy in such women.