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Triplet pregnancy in Lusaka

U Parekh, D S Wacha

    Medical Journal of Zambia
    |May 1, 1982
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    Triplet births are rare, with survival influenced by birth weight and presentation, not maternal factors. Firstborn triplets had better survival, but overall perinatal mortality remains high.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Perinatology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

    Background:

    • Triplet births represent a high-risk obstetric event.
    • Understanding factors influencing triplet survival is crucial for improving outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and perinatal mortality of triplet births.
    • To identify factors affecting fetal survival in triplet gestations.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 8 triplet sets from 1980.
    • Data collected at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.

    Main Results:

    • Incidence of triplet births was 1:2980.
    • Fetal survival was linked to birth weight and presentation, not maternal age or parity.
    • Firstborn triplets had higher survival rates.
    • Perinatal mortality rate was 273/1000 live births.

    Conclusions:

    • Triplet births in this cohort experienced significantly high perinatal mortality.
    • Birth weight and fetal presentation are key determinants of survival.
    • Further research is needed to reduce triplet-related mortality.

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