Liver disease in pregnancy linked to preterm birth risk

Pregnant women with MASLD face over three times higher risk of preterm birth, a Karolinska Institutet study reveals. This risk persists beyond obesity, suggesting liver disease itself plays a role. While caesarean risk rises with BMI, MASLD isn't linked to birth defects or neonatal death. Experts urge closer monitoring and tailored pregnancy guidelines for MASLD-affected women.