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Pregnancy in a woman with extreme short stature and low body weight secondary to a collagen VI-related muscular dystrophy

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Pregnancy poses significant physiological demands, and women of extreme short stature may be particularly at risk of complications. Described here are two pregnancies in a woman who was 130 cm tall with a body mass index of 12 kg/m 2 and the maternal and neonatal outcomes. The challenges encountered in the care of our patient included cardiorespiratory compromise, management of medication dosing, management of delivery and bleeding risk.

Source: Obstetric Medicine

DOI: 10.1177/1753495x231219298

Authors: Joseph O’Sullivan, Hifsa Mahmood, Ruth A Curry, Charlotte Frise

Institutions: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4390080625