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Women 4 times more likely to develop Lupus after stillbirth

Women 4 times more likely to develop Lupus after stillbirth

Women who suffer the tragedy of stillbirth are four times more likely to develop Lupus in later life than those who experience an uncomplicated birth, a study has found.

Researchers from Manchester found a link between stillbirths and connective tissue disorders — with the association with Lupus being by far the strongest.