Pregnancy And Postpartum Complications High In Surrogates: Study

The study revealed that surrogates are at a higher risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage, hypertension, and preeclampsia. (Credit: Image by drobotdean on Freepik)

Surrogates face a higher risk of pregnancy and postpartum complications compared to women who conceive naturally or through assistance, a recent study revealed.

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine investigated the health implications of three different types of pregnancy: unassisted pregnancy, in vitro fertilization, and gestational carriers.