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Immunologic Diseases of Pregnancy

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Obstetricians and reproductive immunologists have long recognized that the mother’s immune response is significantly affected by pregnancy. Immunologic diseases of pregnancy are known to impact maternal, fetal, and neonatal well-being. Effective management of human pregnancy requires an understanding of both the normal maternal adaptations to pregnancy and immune-related disorders associated with gestation.

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