- Women with MASLD may face a higher risk of pregnancy complications, such as preterm delivery and emergency cesarean sections.
- MASLD was associated with over three times the risk of preterm birth.
- Severity of liver disease from steatosis to cirrhosis didn't correlate with a higher risk of preterm birth.
- Maternal obesity was found to mediate the relationship between MASLD and emergency cesarean sections.
- No clear links were found between MASLD and other major neonatal complications.
- Increased clinical vigilance is needed among pregnant women with MASLD.
Source: eClinicalMedicine
