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[Fetal growth in multiple pregnancy].

Dietmar Schlembach1

  • 1Universitätsklinik für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Osterreich. dietmar.schlembach@meduni-graz.at

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Summary

Close surveillance of fetal growth in multiple pregnancies is crucial. While multiples share singleton growth potential, placental and uterine capacity restrict their development, necessitating specific monitoring guidelines.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatology
  • Fetal Medicine

Context:

  • Fetal growth surveillance in multiple pregnancies is critical for reducing neonatal complications.
  • Multiple gestations exhibit unique growth patterns influenced by placental and uterine limitations.
  • Current clinical surveillance often relies on singleton growth charts, potentially misclassifying normally grown multiples.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the necessity of close fetal growth surveillance in multiple pregnancies.
  • To underscore the distinct growth patterns of multiples compared to singletons.
  • To advocate for considering specific growth parameters for multiples, especially at later gestational ages.

Summary:

  • Multiples possess the same genetic growth potential as singletons but face physiological constraints.

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  • Specific growth charts for multiples are needed at higher gestational ages to accurately assess fetal growth.
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    • Impact:

    • Improved detection and management of growth abnormalities in multiple pregnancies.
    • Reduced neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with multiple births.
    • Enhanced clinical guidelines for obstetricians managing twin and higher-order multiples.