Obstetric and neonatal outcomes in women with multiple sclerosis: A nationwide matched cohort study in Korea

Key Points

• The study aims to compare obstetric and neonatal outcomes between women with multiple sclerosis and those without.
• Nationwide matched cohort study conducted in Korea.
• Comparison of outcomes between pregnant women with MS and without MS.
• Focus on age as a risk factor, particularly age 35 or older.
• Comparable obstetric and neonatal outcomes in both groups.
• Increased risk of preterm birth for women with MS aged 35 years or older.
• Suggests necessity for careful prenatal monitoring for older pregnant women with MS.