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Reference birth-length range for multiple-birth neonates in Japan.

Noriko Kato1, Yuko Uchiyama

  • 1Department of Education Training Technology and Development, National Institute of Public Health, Saitama, Japan. kato@niph.go.jp

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
|January 27, 2005
PubMed
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Twin neonates are shorter than singletons, with length differences increasing with gestational age. This study clarifies birth length variations in multiple births, offering valuable insights for obstetric care.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Neonatology
  • Human Growth and Development

Background:

  • Birth length is a key indicator of fetal growth and neonatal health.
  • Previous research has extensively documented birth weight differences in multiple gestations.
  • Limited data exists on the specific impact of multiple births on neonatal length across gestational ages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To precisely define the relationship between gestational age and birth length in twins.
  • To compare the birth length of twins with that of singleton neonates.
  • To investigate birth length trends in higher-order multiples (triplets, quadruplets).

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a large dataset comprising over 51,910 twin pairs, 4,561 triplet live births, and 256 quadruplet live births.

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  • Utilizing data exclusively from official birth certificates for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
  • Statistical analysis of median birth length stratified by gestational age and plurality.

    • Main Results:

    • Twin neonates exhibited a smaller median birth length compared to singletons, with the difference widening from 0.5 cm at 34 weeks to 2.0 cm at 42 weeks of gestation.
    • A clear trend of decreasing median birth length was observed with increasing plurality: twins > triplets > quadruplets.
    • The length difference between higher-order multiples and singletons was less than 2.0 cm.

    Conclusions:

    • Neonatal birth length is reduced in twins compared to singletons, though the discrepancy is less pronounced than observed for birth weight.
    • Gestational age significantly influences the observed length differences in multiple births.
    • Findings provide crucial reference data for assessing fetal growth and neonatal well-being in twin and higher-order pregnancies.