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Functional development of preterm children born from singleton and multiple pregnancies: Preliminary study
Aneta M Suder1, Agnieszka J Gniadek2, Agnieszka M Micek2
1Clinical Department of Neonatology, University Hospital in Cracow, postgraduate student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College Cracow Poland.
Journal of Mother and Child
|October 13, 2021
Summary
Premature babies from singleton, twin, and triplet pregnancies show similar functional development by age 2. This study found no link between pregnancy multiplicity and developmental outcomes in babies born between 32-36 weeks gestation.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal development
- Perinatal outcomes
- Multiple gestation
Background:
- Multiple pregnancies are increasing due to assisted reproductive technologies and delayed childbearing.
- Preterm birth risk is significantly higher in twin (5-7x) and triplet (10x) pregnancies compared to singletons.
- Understanding developmental trajectories of premature multiples is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the functional development of premature children born from singleton, twin, and triplet pregnancies.
- To assess if pregnancy multiplicity impacts neurodevelopment in preterm infants.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 43 children aged 2-2.5 years, born prematurely (32-36 weeks gestation) in 2017-2018.
- Participants were categorized into three groups: singleton, twin, and triplet births.
- Functional development was assessed using the Munich Functional Developmental Diagnostics.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences in functional development were observed between the groups.
- Median developmental quotients for the 50th percentile approximated 1, indicating typical development.
- Median scores for the 95th percentile were around 0.8, suggesting no significant developmental delay.
Conclusions:
- Pregnancy multiplicity (singleton, twin, triplet) was not associated with differences in functional development for preterm infants born between 32-36 weeks.
- The study suggests that premature babies from multiple gestations develop similarly to their singleton peers.
- Further research may explore long-term developmental outcomes.
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