Key result
Intellectual and developmental disabilities in women linked to higher adverse pregnancy outcomes versus general population.
Why the study?
Do women with intellectual and developmental disabilities have worse pregnancy outcomes compared to the general obstetric population?
Population
U.S. women with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the general obstetric population from the…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support enhanced prenatal surveillance in IDD; cross-sectional data leaves open causal links and intervention effects.
Observational
Yes
Do women with intellectual and developmental disabilities have worse pregnancy outcomes compared to the general obstetric population?
Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities face significantly higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.
Parish et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Pregnancy. Intellectual and developmental disabilities vs. General obstetric population was evaluated on Adverse pregnancy outcomes including early labor, preterm birth, preeclampsia, low birth weight, and Caesarean delivery. Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities had higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and preeclampsia, compared to the general obstetric population.
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