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Iatrogenic multiple pregnancies. Do they complicate perinatal care?
Ewa Nowak1, Isaac Blickstein, Emile Papiernik
1Center for Study of Multiple Birth, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, 333 East Superior Street, Room 464, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|September 16, 2003
Summary
This review clarifies medicosocial concerns for multiple births, offering insights into the care of women and infants from twin and triplet pregnancies. It provides helpful information for clinicians and patients regarding obstetric and perinatal questions.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Perinatology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Multiple births, including twins and triplets, present unique medicosocial challenges.
- Comprehensive care guidelines are essential for optimizing outcomes in these pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and clarify medicosocial concerns in the care of women with multiple births and their infants.
- To provide clinicians and patients with accessible information on obstetric and perinatal aspects of twin and triplet pregnancies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of relevant articles and texts focusing on twin and triplet pregnancies.
- Inclusion of population-based data where available.
- Simplification of relevant tables from original sources for clarity.
Main Results:
- Synthesized information addressing key medicosocial questions in multiple gestations.
- Clarified obstetric management and perinatal care considerations.
- Presented data in an understandable format for healthcare providers and patients.
Conclusions:
- The review offers valuable insights into the medicosocial aspects of multiple births.
- It serves as a helpful resource for clinicians managing twin and triplet pregnancies.
- Improved understanding can lead to better patient care and outcomes.