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What are the effects of autoimmune diseases on pregnancy?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Manifold.: Sle (lupus) and apls (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome) can cause fetal wastage, preterm birth and preeclampsia. Grave's disease of the thyroid can cause preterm birth and growth restriction or fetal goiter. Pernicious anemia and inflammatory bowel disease can lead to preterm birth and poor fetal growth. Sjoegren's disease can lead to fetal heart block (bradycardia) and hydrops.

Answered 6/28/2012

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