PARENTERAL-NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY - LACK OF ASSOCIATION WITH IDIOPATHIC PRETERM LABOR OR PREECLAMPSIA

We reviewed published cases of lipid-containing parenteral nutrition d uring pregnancy to determine the incidence of idiopathic preterm labor and preeclampsia. Seventy-three reported cases of lipid-containing pa renteral nutrition during pregnancy were identified. Idiopathic preter m labor occurred in 2 of 11 (18%) cases that delivered prior to term. Most patients who had preterm delivery while receiving parenteral nutr ition had underlying medical conditions and/or coexistent obstetric pr oblems that are associated with preterm delivery. Total parenteral nut rition during pregnancy teas not associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery from idiopathic preterm labor. Preeclampsia teas not reported in patients receiving lipid-containing parenteral nutrition. The lack of association of preeclampsia in patients receiving parenter al nutrition deserves further study.