Population-based estimate of sibling risk for preterm birth, preterm premature rupture of membranes, placental abruption and pre-eclampsia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, preeclampsia and placental abruption, are common, with acute and long-term complications for both the mother and infant. Etiologies underlying such adverse outcomes are not well unde...

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Main Authors: Borecki Ingrid, Plunkett Jevon, Morgan Thomas, Stamilio David, Muglia Louis J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2156/9/44