Blood protein may spot hidden pregnancy danger

This study looked at whether a substance in the blood called adropin can help identify placenta accreta spectrum, a serious condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers measured adropin levels in 84 pregnant women—42 with the condition and 42 healthy—to see if it could serve as a diagnostic marker. The goal is to find a simple blood test that could warn doctors early, improving safety for mothers and babies.