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Maternal morbidity and mortality associated with multiple gestations.

A Conde-Agudelo1, J M Belizán, G Lindmark

  • 1Latin American Center for Perinatology and Human Development, Division of Health Promotion and Protection, Pan American Health Organization, World Health Organization, Montevideo, Uruguay. condeagu@clap.ops-oms.org

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|June 1, 2000
PubMed
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Multiple gestation significantly increases maternal risks, including a twofold higher risk of death and higher rates of eclampsia, preeclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage. This highlights the critical need for specialized care during multiple pregnancies.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal epidemiology
  • Maternal-fetal medicine
  • Reproductive health

Background:

  • Multiple gestations are associated with increased maternal and perinatal complications.
  • Understanding the specific risks of adverse maternal outcomes in multiple pregnancies is crucial for clinical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between multiple gestation and adverse maternal outcomes.
  • To quantify the risks of specific complications in women with multiple pregnancies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 885,338 pregnancies from 1985-1997.
  • Analysis of data from the Perinatal Information System database.
  • Adjusted relative risks (RRs) calculated using multiple logistic regression.

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Main Results:

  • Multiple gestation was linked to a twofold increased risk of maternal death in parous women (aRR 2.1).
  • Higher risks observed for eclampsia (aRR 3.0), preeclampsia (aRR 2.2), and postpartum hemorrhage (aRR 2.0).
  • Increased incidence of preterm labor, anemia, urinary tract infection, puerperal endometritis, and cesarean delivery noted.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple gestation is a significant risk factor for maternal morbidity and mortality.
  • Specific adverse outcomes like eclampsia and postpartum hemorrhage are substantially more frequent in multiple pregnancies.