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Preeclampsia in multiple pregnancy

H H Kuo1, J M Yang, K G Wang

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|May 1, 1995
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Severe preeclampsia in multiple pregnancies significantly increases risks for babies, including lower birth weights and respiratory distress. Mild preeclampsia in multiple gestations does not appear to negatively impact perinatal outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Perinatology

Background:

  • Preeclampsia is a common pregnancy complication causing maternal deaths.
  • Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy remain a significant unresolved obstetrical challenge.
  • Multiple pregnancies have an increased incidence of preeclampsia, posing unique fetal risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and outcomes of preeclampsia in multiple pregnancies.
  • To compare perinatal outcomes between preeclamptic and non-preeclamptic multiple pregnancies.
  • To differentiate the impact of mild versus severe preeclampsia on multiple gestations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 561 women with multiple pregnancies.
  • Comparison of 13 mild and 39 severe preeclampsia cases with 52 matched control cases.

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  • Analysis of parity, gestational age, onset, delivery route, birth weight, growth, and neonatal/maternal complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Preeclampsia incidence was 9.3% in multiple pregnancies versus 1.8% in singletons.
    • Severe preeclampsia was linked to lower birth weights, intrauterine growth retardation, and neonatal respiratory distress.
    • Preeclamptic mothers had higher Cesarean section rates due to prolonged labor and fetal distress.

    Conclusions:

    • Severe preeclampsia in multiple pregnancies is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes.
    • Mild preeclampsia in multiple pregnancies did not show a significant negative impact on perinatal outcomes.
    • Findings highlight the importance of differentiating preeclampsia severity in multiple gestations.