Systemic Sclerosis Pregnancies: High Livebirth Rates Mask Significant Risks of Placental Insufficiency and Postpartum Disease Progression
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Systemic Sclerosis Pregnancies: High Livebirth Rates Mask Significant Risks of Placental Insufficiency and Postpartum Disease Progression

The French GR2 prospective study reveals that while 91% of pregnancies in systemic sclerosis result in livebirths, patients face significantly higher risks of pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and severe postpartum hemorrhage, with nearly 40% experiencing maternal disease worsening.