Young pregnant adolescents at increased risk of preeclampsia, C-section, UTSW study shows
UT Southwestern Medical CenterYoung adolescents face different challenges in pregnancy compared with their older teenage peers and adults that are sometimes exacerbated by high rates of obesity, a new study by UT Southwestern researchers suggests. The findings, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM, could highlight at-risk populations for targeted prevention efforts.