Key result
Multiple pregnancies are linked to high complication rates, including an ~89% cesarean section rate.
Why the study?
Multiple pregnancies are associated with increased maternal-fetal risks and adverse pregnancy outcomes that require evaluation.
Population
226 patients with multiple pregnancies at a perinatology clinic
Design
Retrospective observational study
Authors
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May support intensified perinatal monitoring in multiples; leaves open optimal intervention thresholds in diverse populations.
Observational (n=226)
No
Multiple pregnancies carry high risks of preterm birth, low birth weight, and cesarean delivery, emphasizing the need for early and careful perinatology follow-up.
Sever et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Multiple pregnancies (n=226). Multiple pregnancies was evaluated on Pregnancy outcomes and complications (preterm birth, low birth weight, cesarean section). Multiple pregnancies were associated with high rates of complications, including an 89.3% cesarean section rate, 82.7% low birth weight, and 68.1% preterm birth between 25 and 34 weeks of gestation.
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