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Abnormalities that develop during pregnancy may be directly related to the pregnancy or not (for nonobstetric disorders, see Pregnancy Complicated by Disease). Obstetric abnormalities increase the risk of morbidity or mortality for the woman, fetus, or neonate, as do such factors as maternal characteristics, problems in previous pregnancies, and drug use (see High-Risk Pregnancy).
Last full review/revision November 2005
Content last modified November 2005
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