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To assess the risks and outcomes of pregnancies in women with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (lcFAODs).

January 22, 2026Journal of Inherited Metabolic DiseaseOpen Access

Pregnancies in Women With Long‐Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Results of a European and North American Survey

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SGSarah C. GrünertUniversity of Freiburg MLMirjam LangeveldEmma Kinderziekenhuis LRLisa RudolphAmsterdam University Medical Centers

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International survey finds favorable pregnancy outcomes in women with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders, indicating the need for careful management.

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To assess the risks and outcomes of pregnancies in women with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (lcFAODs).
Conducted an international web-based survey among healthcare professionals.
Collected data on 89 pregnancies in 39 women with various lcFAODs.
Analyzed pregnancy outcomes relative to metabolic stability during and after pregnancy.
72 live births, 12 spontaneous miscarriages, and 1 stillbirth reported.
19% of women experienced metabolic decompensation during pregnancy.
21% of mothers had metabolic decompensation postpartum, with no maternal deaths.

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Grünert et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6971bd26642b1836717e1cbe https://doi.org/10.1002/jimd.70140

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International survey finds favorable pregnancy outcomes in women with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders, indicating the need for careful management.

Pregnancies in Women With Long‐Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Results of a European and North American Survey

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Pregnancies in Women With Long‐Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorders: Results of a European and North American Survey

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