Obstetric complications in carriers of the m.3243AÂ >Â G mutation, a retrospective cohort study on maternal and fetal outcome

Obstetric complications occur frequently in carriers of the m.3243A > G mutation. Proper guidance during pregnancies and early detection of possible obstetric complications are needed. As techniques to prevent transmission of mitochondrial mutations are studied it is important to know the possible complications patients may experience from the ensuing pregnancy.