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  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Perinatology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Multiple gestations present unique challenges in preterm birth management.
  • Delayed interval delivery (DID) is a strategy to optimize outcomes for remaining fetuses after an initial preterm birth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of delayed interval deliveries in multiple gestations.
  • To assess neonatal survival rates and maternal outcomes associated with DID.
  • To propose a protocol for managing DID in multiple pregnancies.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 cases of multiple pregnancies undergoing DID at a tertiary maternity unit (2002-2017).
  • Exclusion criteria included severe maternal complications, fetal distress, congenital malformations, and chorioamnionitis.
  • Data collected on gestational age, interval between deliveries, and neonatal/maternal outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The cohort included nine twin and five triplet pregnancies.
  • Mean gestational age at first delivery was 21+6 weeks; mean delay interval was 29.3 days.
  • Mortality rates were 53.3% for the first-delivered fetuses and 17.6% for retained fetuses; maternal outcomes were generally good.

Conclusions:

  • Delayed interval delivery is a viable option for imminent preterm birth in multiple gestations.
  • It offers potential for improved fetal outcomes with manageable maternal risks.
  • Establishing a standardized protocol for DID is recommended for perinatal centers.