Pregnancy perio woes

A new study has added weight to the theory that pregnant women with periodontal disease are at increased risk of developing preeclampsia.

Research published recently in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that expectant mothers with gum disease and high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with preeclampsia.

Dr Michael Ruma, of the University of North Carolina, US, and colleagues conducted a secondary analysis of data on 775 women who had taken part in a study of oral health and pregnancy.

In all, 31 women, or 4%, developed preeclampsia. Women with the highest levels of CRP were significantly more likely to develop preeclampsia than those with lower levels.

"What remains to be seen, is whether treatment of maternal periodontal disease can reduce the rate of preeclampsia," author Dr Ruma said.

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