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[Perinatal mortality in multiple pregnancies].

Ricardo Jorge Hernández Herrera1, Yazmín del Rayo Rivas Ortiz, Luis Gerardo Alcalá Galván

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatology
  • Obstetrics
  • Neonatology

Context:

  • The incidence of multiple pregnancies has risen globally.
  • This increase is associated with elevated rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality.
  • Regional hospitals face challenges in managing these complex cases.

Purpose:

  • To determine the perinatal mortality rate in multiple pregnancies.
  • To analyze mortality risks associated with different types of multiple gestations (triplets, quadruplets, etc.).
  • To compare perinatal mortality in multiple vs. singleton pregnancies.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study analyzed 95 multiple pregnancies (triplets to sextuplets) over six years.
  • 26% of multiple pregnancies experienced at least one death, with a perinatal mortality rate of 165/1000 births.
  • Mortality rates were significantly higher for triplets (131/1000) and quadruplets (295/1000) compared to singletons (14.5/1000).

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the heightened risks in multiple pregnancies, particularly for higher-order multiples.
  • Results emphasize the need for enhanced prenatal and perinatal care protocols for multiple gestations.
  • The study provides crucial data for regional hospitals to improve outcomes for multiple births.