Risk factor for pregnancy complications

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Elevated Homocysteine as a Risk Factor for Pregnancy Complications

• Plasma [homocysteine] are 30-60% lower in pregnancy

• Folic acid supplementation ⇒ ↓ Maternal and fetal [homocysteine]

• Homocysteine: risk factor for preeclampsia, spontaneous abortion, recurrent early miscarriages.

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