“…12 The complications of pregnancy include rupture of the bowel, aorta, vena cava, or uterus, vaginal laceration, postpartum uterine hemorrhage, varicose veins, uterine and/or bladder prolapse, joint laxity, abdominal herniation, and wound dehiscence. 1,2,12 This has led some authors to recommend that patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV should be advised against pregnancy, 2 or be counseled for early pregnancy termination. 1,13 If the patient opts for pregnancy, both she and her physician should at least be aware of the potential serious complications.…”