Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Illinois, United States of America
Research Article
Role of Maternal ABO Blood Type on Adverse Obstetric Outcomes
Author(s): Kailey C. Shine, Danielle McGinnis, Danielle Iben, Emily Holthaus, Marim Zoma, Kim Baran, Phillip J. DeChristopher, Loretto Glynn and Jonathan K. Muraskas*
Objective: ABO blood types, particularly type AB, are associated with many disease states, including various cancers, coagulopathies, viral susceptibilities, and some endocrine disorders. The relationship of maternal ABO blood type and adverse obstetrical outcomes has yet to be elucidated. This study evaluates the potential role of maternal ABO blood type on various adverse obstetrical outcomes for both mother and neonate.
Study design: Data from 3,263 deliveries was obtained through electronic medical records at a single medical institution. Variables included maternal blood type, maternal age, Body Mass Index (BMI), gestational age at delivery, quantitative blood loss, mode of delivery, presence of Category 2 or 3 tracing, maternal pregnancy history, clinical chorioamnionitis diagnosis, Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR), stillbirth, Prolonged.. View more»