Research Article

Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy

Volume: 11 Number: 3 September 29, 2025
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Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: Biologics, often known as monoclonal antibody biologics (mAbs), have improved the treatment and quality of life for many patients with inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Disease remission is the strongest predictor of perinatal outcomes in pregnancies exposed to monoclonal antibodies. The aim of this study was to evaluate maternal and perinatal outcomes in pregnancies receiving mAbs therapy. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 21 singleton pregnancies. Drug exposure during pregnancy was classified as: exposure throughout all trimesters, discontinuation in the first trimester, or discontinuation in the third trimester. mAbs drugs were classified into three groups based on their mechanism:Anti-TNF α, anti-cytokine, and anti-B cell agents. Results: The most common underlying disease was Familial Mediterranean Fever. Certolizumab pegol and Anakinra were the most frequently administered anti-TNF α and anti-cytokine agents, respectively. The mean gestational age at delivery was 38±1.2 weeks, and the mean birth weight was 3083±416 g. Rates of fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, and neonatal intensive care unit admission were significantly higher in patients with multiple autoimmune or inflammatory diseases compared with patients without such conditions (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the coexistence of multiple autoimmune or inflammatory diseases may be significantly associated with a higher incidence of adverse obstetric outcomes in pregnancy.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

September 22, 2025

Publication Date

September 29, 2025

Submission Date

September 2, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 24, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 3

APA
Kaymak, D., Şanal, A. F., Alıcı Davutoğlu, E., Uğurlu, S., Vural, M., & Madazlı, R. (2025). Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 11(3), 388-395. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1523942
AMA
1.Kaymak D, Şanal AF, Alıcı Davutoğlu E, Uğurlu S, Vural M, Madazlı R. Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy. Akd Med J. 2025;11(3):388-395. doi:10.53394/akd.1523942
Chicago
Kaymak, Didem, Alihan Furkan Şanal, Ebru Alıcı Davutoğlu, Serdal Uğurlu, Mehmet Vural, and Rıza Madazlı. 2025. “Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11 (3): 388-95. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1523942.
EndNote
Kaymak D, Şanal AF, Alıcı Davutoğlu E, Uğurlu S, Vural M, Madazlı R (September 1, 2025) Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11 3 388–395.
IEEE
[1]D. Kaymak, A. F. Şanal, E. Alıcı Davutoğlu, S. Uğurlu, M. Vural, and R. Madazlı, “Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy”, Akd Med J, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 388–395, Sept. 2025, doi: 10.53394/akd.1523942.
ISNAD
Kaymak, Didem - Şanal, Alihan Furkan - Alıcı Davutoğlu, Ebru - Uğurlu, Serdal - Vural, Mehmet - Madazlı, Rıza. “Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi 11/3 (September 1, 2025): 388-395. https://doi.org/10.53394/akd.1523942.
JAMA
1.Kaymak D, Şanal AF, Alıcı Davutoğlu E, Uğurlu S, Vural M, Madazlı R. Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy. Akd Med J. 2025;11:388–395.
MLA
Kaymak, Didem, et al. “Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy”. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 3, Sept. 2025, pp. 388-95, doi:10.53394/akd.1523942.
Vancouver
1.Didem Kaymak, Alihan Furkan Şanal, Ebru Alıcı Davutoğlu, Serdal Uğurlu, Mehmet Vural, Rıza Madazlı. Perinatal Outcomes in Women Exposed to Monoclonal Antibody Biologics During Pregnancy. Akd Med J. 2025 Sep. 1;11(3):388-95. doi:10.53394/akd.1523942