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Antepartum care in multiple gestation.

E R Newton

    Seminars in Perinatology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Managing twin pregnancies requires early diagnosis and monitoring to reduce high perinatal risks. Key strategies include serial ultrasounds and antepartum testing to guide delivery timing and manage complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Perinatology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Neonatology

    Background:

    • Multiple gestation (twins) significantly increases perinatal complications and mortality compared to singleton births.
    • Twin neonates often experience premature birth and low birth weight, contributing to higher morbidity and mortality rates.
    • Underlying causes include antepartum issues, monozygotic complications, preterm labor, and uteroplacental insufficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline optimal management strategies for multiple gestations.
    • To emphasize early diagnosis and risk assessment for improved perinatal outcomes.
    • To address the challenges in managing discordant fetal testing in the third trimester.

    Main Methods:

    • Early diagnosis and risk stratification.

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  • Serial ultrasonography for fetal growth assessment.
  • Antepartum testing initiated from 28 weeks gestation.

    • Main Results:

    • Prophylactic cerclage and tocolysis have not demonstrated significant benefits.
    • Maternal activity reduction (bedrest) lacks strong prospective trial support despite theoretical advantages.
    • Third-trimester uteroplacental insufficiency is detected via serial ultrasound and antepartum testing.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management hinges on early diagnosis, risk assessment, and serial monitoring.
    • Discordant fetal testing presents a management dilemma requiring comprehensive data and expert perinatal center care.
    • Delivery timing is determined by standard considerations, with special attention to fetal well-being and maturity.