Gastroschisis and young mothers: What makes them different from other mothers of the same age?

ConclusionA previous pregnancy loss was identified as the main risk factor for gastroschisis, while an increased use of sex hormones, perhaps related to the previous loss, could trigger a disruptive mechanism, due to their thrombophilic effect. Birth Defects Research (Part A), 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - April 6, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Monica Rittler, Hebe Campaña, Monica L. Ermini, Juan A. Gili, Fernando A. Poletta, Mariela S. Pawluk, Lucas G. Giménez, Viviana R. Cosentino, Eduardo E. Castilla, Jorge S López‐Camelo Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research