Pregnancy and coeliac disease

What is it about?

Coeliac disease (CD) is a small bowel disorder known for its intestinal manifestations like diarrhoea and weight loss. Less known are the extra-intestinal manifestations of coeliac disease like haematological abnormalities but also altered female reproduction and pregnancy outcomes. Especially undiagnosed CD may lead to adverse reproductive outcomes such as intrauterine growth restriction, stillbirth and preterm birth. In diagnosed and treated CD adverse pregnancy outcomes might be prevented.

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