Pregnancy-related deaths and complications in women with vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to characterize the nature and magnitude of pregnancy risks in women with vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome.MethodsPregnancy-related death rate was determined by a review of pedigrees of families with vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome. Maternal morbidity was characterized through semistructured interviews with women with vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome or their next of kin.ResultsPregnancy-related deaths occurred...