Maternal telomere length is shorter in intrauterine growth restriction versus uncomplicated pregnancies, but not in the offspring or in IVF-conceived newborns

ConclusionsThe results support the safety of IVF and IUGR in terms of the postnatal health of the newborns. The shorter telomeres of IUGR mothers may represent a higher cardiovascular risk, which would have clinical implications under the stress of pregnancy in otherwise healthy adults.
Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online - Category: Reproduction Medicine Source Type: research