Perinatal outcomes of expectant management versus fetal reduction in triplet pregnancies: A single-center retrospective cohort study in Korea.

Key Points

• This research examines the effects of fetal reduction compared to expectant management on perinatal outcomes in triplet pregnancies.
• Retrospective cohort design
• Comparison of triplet pregnancies with and without fetal reduction
• Analysis of maternal and neonatal risks
• Evaluation of gestational duration and outcomes
• Fetal reduction is associated with extended gestation periods
• Improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes observed in reduced pregnancies
• Supports safer prenatal counseling for managing triplet pregnancies