To compare fetomaternal outcome of twin pregnancies with singleton pregnancies: A prospective study done in Nalanda medical college and hospital, Patna
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 7, Pages 8798-8802
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to compare fetomaternal outcome of twin pregnancies with singleton pregnanciesMaterial and method: This was the prospective study done on patients coming to antenatal clinic and labour room emergency of Nalanda Medical College And Hospital, Patna. Consecutive sampling was done till sample size reached 50 for both twin pregnancies and singleton pregnancies >28 weeks of gestation. Patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups:
GROUP A: 50 patients of twin pregnancies
GROUP B: 50 patients of singleton pregnancies
Result: The incidence of twin in this study was1.9%, mean maternal age 27.6±3 years for twin pregnancies and 22.5±3years for singleton pregnancies, twin were seen more in multigravida (60%). Anaemia(50%), preterm labour (30%), hypertensive disorder(10%), APH(2%)were the common complications of twin pregnancies. Mean weight of first twin was2.12±0.35 kg kg and that of second twin was1.97±0.3 kg. Caesarian section occurred in 60% of twin pregnancy and the most common indication being malpresentation (24%). Significantly higher incidence of IUGR(10%), birth weight discordance (20%), early neonatal death(5%) and higher rate of NICU admission in twins were recorded
Conclusion: Despite improvement in antenatal and neonatal care, twin pregnancy posses a higher threat to maternal and child outcome than singleton pregnancies.
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