Abstract
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders
that can result in a range of complications during pregnancy. Pregnant
EDS patients generally have a favourable outcome, but those with
vascular EDS are more likely to suffer from severe maternal
complications. Early diagnosis of EDS and subtype characterization can
aid in pre-pregnancy counselling, planning of antenatal care, risk
assessment of obstetric and neonatal complications, and influence both
obstetric and anaesthetic management of these patients. This piece aims
to outline the obstetric implications of classical, hypermobile, and
vascular EDS, and review the current literature regarding their optimal
obstetric management.