June 8, 2026 · BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.70278

Association Between Lateral Placenta and Adverse Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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The authors aimed to investigate the association between lateral placenta and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes, including preeclampsia, small-for-gestational age (SGA), and preterm birth. Their systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies involving 162,727 singleton pregnancies revealed that lateral placenta is significantly linked to increased odds of these adverse outcomes, even after adjusting for confounders. The findings highlight the need for further research to strengthen the evidence regarding these associations.

Joseph Arkorful, Juliana Nyamson, Theophilus Adu-Bredu, Kwame Adu-Bonsaffoh, Joyce Browne, Albert D Piersson, Kitty Bloemenkamp

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