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Triplet pregnancies and their aftermaths. Part I: Basic considerations.

Louis Keith1, Grzegorz Breborowicz

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

International Journal of Fertility and Women'S Medicine
|February 7, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Triplet births have significantly increased due to fertility treatments. This study compares maternal and infant risks in singleton, twin, and triplet pregnancies, highlighting increased complications with higher-order multiples.

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Introduction.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·2018

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Triplet births were historically rare but have increased significantly with ovulation-inducing medications and assisted reproductive technology (ART).
  • Previous reviews in 1988 noted a triad of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and increased maternal risks in triplet pregnancies.
  • Recent data indicates a continued association between higher-order multiple births and adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical risks to mothers and children in singleton, twin, and triplet pregnancies.
  • To analyze population-based data to identify differential outcomes associated with multiple births.
  • To provide an updated review of recent publications on triplet pregnancies.

Main Methods:

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  • Utilizing population-based data for comparative analysis.
  • Reviewing and synthesizing recent scientific literature on triplet pregnancies.
  • Comparing outcomes across singleton, twin, and triplet gestations.

Main Results:

  • Triplet pregnancies are consistently associated with preterm delivery, low birth weight, and very low birth weight.
  • Increased maternal risks are evident in triplet gestations compared to singleton and twin pregnancies.
  • Population-based data confirms significant differences in outcomes based on the number of fetuses.

Conclusions:

  • Assisted reproductive technologies have led to a substantial rise in triplet births.
  • Triplet pregnancies carry significantly higher risks for both mothers and infants compared to singleton and twin pregnancies.
  • Continued monitoring and specialized care are essential for managing the complexities of triplet pregnancies.