Risk of preeclampsia in twin pregnancies – A register study based on 16,000 twin pregnancies

Introduction: Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder combined with proteinuria and occurs only during pregnancy. The condition is potentially dangerous for the mother and the foetus, and is one of the most common reasons for maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity globally. The aetiology is still unknown, but many risk factors are identified. Risk of preeclampsia is higher among nulliparous women compared with parous women. Advanced maternal age, obesity, diabetes mellitus and pre-pregnancy hypertension increase the risk of preeclampsia.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 19, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Katariina Laine, Gulim Murzakanova, Siri Heradstveit, Kristina Baker Sole, Sari R äisänen Tags: Session 10 – Obstetrics: Hypertension Source Type: research