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ART and Pregnancy Complications
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) increase the risk for pregnancy complications. Many of these complications are due to the multiple births associated with ART treatments. According to a study in Obstetrics and Gynecology, patients who receive in vitro fertilization (IVF) or fertility drugs are at increased risk for:
- Pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy)
- Gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy)
- Placental abruption (placenta beco...
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Gestational Diabetes
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