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Triplet pregnancy with delivery on three separate days
M S Cardwell1, P Caple, C L Baker
1Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Baptist Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|March 1, 1988
Summary
Triplet pregnancies often necessitate early delivery. This case details the first delayed interval delivery of triplets over 16 days, with one infant surviving extreme prematurity.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Neonatology
- Perinatology
Background:
- Multiple gestations, particularly triplet pregnancies, carry a high risk of obstetric complications.
- These complications frequently lead to the inevitable delivery of extremely premature infants.
Observation:
- A case of triplet pregnancy with significant obstetric complications is presented.
- The decision was made to attempt delayed interval delivery for the three infants.
Findings:
- This represents the first reported case of triplets delivered on three separate days, with a 16-day interval between the first and last infant.
- One of the extremely premature infants survived.
Implications:
- Delayed interval delivery may be a viable, albeit complex, strategy in select cases of complicated multiple gestations.
- This case expands the understanding of managing extreme prematurity in triplet births and highlights the potential for survival in challenging scenarios.