Multiple Pregnancy
Multiple Pregnancy Prognosis
The U.S. maternal mortality rate for multiple pregnancy is only slightly higher than for singleton. A history of…
Pathologic Factors Associated with Twinning
Although the blood volume is increased in multiple pregnancy, maternal anemia often develops because of greater demand for…
Multiple Pregnancy Pathogenesis
A. Monozygotic Multiple Gestation
Monozygotic twins, resulting from the fertilization of a single ovum by a…
Multiple Pregnancy Clinical Findings
With the ready availability of ultrasound, fewer than 10% of twin gestations are undiagnosed before labor and delivery.…
Multiple Pregnancy Differential Diagnosis
Multiple pregnancy must be distinguished from the following conditions.
A. Singleton Pregnancy
Inaccurate dates…
Multiple Pregnancy Prevention
A. Multiple Pregnancy
Although human pituitary gonadotropin and other ovulation induction agents result in fewer multiple…
Multiple Pregnancy Treatment
A. Labor and Delivery
Admit the patient to the hospital at the first sign of labor,…
Multiple Pregnancy Complications
A. Maternal
The incidence of spontaneous abortion of at least one of several fetuses is increased…
