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Discordant twins: acid-base status.

S A Ordorica1, F J Frieden, I A Hoskins

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Medical Center, New York.

Acta Geneticae Medicae Et Gemellologiae
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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Twin birthweight discordancy impacts Apgar scores and umbilical blood gases. The heavier twin generally shows better outcomes, with birth order also influencing these neonatal parameters.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal research
  • Perinatal medicine
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Twin birthweight discordancy is a common complication in multiple gestations.
  • Understanding its impact on neonatal well-being is crucial for clinical management.
  • Apgar scores and umbilical cord blood acid-base status are key indicators of neonatal health at birth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between twin birthweight discordancy and neonatal outcomes.
  • To evaluate the effect of birthweight differences on Apgar scores.
  • To analyze the influence of twin birthweight discordancy on umbilical blood acid-base parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study design.
  • Inclusion of twin neonates.

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  • Paired t-test analysis to compare outcomes between siblings.
  • Measurement of Apgar scores and umbilical blood acid-base parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Statistically significant differences in Apgar scores and acid-base parameters were observed between twins.
    • The heavier twin consistently demonstrated more favorable outcomes compared to the lighter sibling.
    • Birth order played a role, with first-born twins showing a slight advantage.

    Conclusions:

    • Twin birthweight discordancy is associated with measurable differences in neonatal health indicators.
    • The heavier twin in a discordant pair generally experiences better immediate postnatal adaptation.
    • Clinical attention to birth order may be warranted when assessing discordant twins.