Pre-eclampsia discovery could lead to new test and treatments for at-risk pregnancies

Pre-eclampsia discovery could lead to new test and treatments for at-risk pregnancies Craig Brierley Tue, 09/01/2026 - 10:00 The discovery helps explain why placental cells fail to properly ‘invade’ the uterus in these two related conditions and could lead to the development of tests to help identify those at greatest risk and new treatments for the conditions. Pre-eclampsia affects around one in 20 pregnancies worldwide and is a leading cause of maternal and fetal health complications, contributing significantly to mortality rates of mothers and babies worldwide. Fetal growth restriction, whe