Systemic lupus erythematosus is associated with an increased frequency of spontaneous preterm births: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: Preterm birth is one of the most frequent complications of pregnancy in women with systemic lupus erythematosus. The high indicated preterm birth proportion due to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and/or fetal growth restriction is well known, and preventive measures and screening for early detection are performed. The risk of spontaneous preterm birth is less well recognized.

Does placental abruption cause neonatal anemia?

Introduction: Placental abruption can result in serious perinatal morbidity and mortality. However, it is not clear whether placental abruption could lead to neonatal anemia, as a direct relation has not been described yet. The objective of this study is to investigate whether there is a relation between occurrence of placental abruption and neonatal anemia.

Corrigendum to "Maternal and Perinatal Outcome in Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Retrospective Bicenter Cohort Study".

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Patients' perspective on aspirin during pregnancy: a survey.

Objective: To elucidate patients' knowledge and counseling perspective on aspirin reducing the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).

Methods: A quantitative survey was performed including women who are members of the patient orgasnization Dutch HELLP Foundation due to a history of HDP.

Results: Awareness of the risk-reducing effect of aspirin on HDP was present in 51.

Cardiovascular risk after hypertensive disorders of pregnancy in women with and without inheritable Thrombophilia.

Aim of this study was to compare cardiovascular risk in women with and without inheritable thrombophilia after hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Blood pressure, anthropometrics and blood samples were measured 9-13 years after early-onset (<34 weeks) HDP. Amongst the 114 women included, no differences in hypertension (31.