Pregnancy complications up to twice higher in women born preterm

Monday, September 24, 2012 - 19:00 in Health & Medicine

Women who were born premature are more likely to have pregnancy complications than women who weren't, according to new research. This study clearly shows the impact of preterm birth (i.e. before 37 weeks of gestation) itself on pregnancy risks. Low-weight at birth is an additional but independent risk factor.

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