Obstetrics

Intensive in-hospital monitoring reduces premature delivery of monoamniotic twins

Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 22nd, 2003

With intensive and constant in-hospital fetal monitoring of monoamniotic (MA) twins, delivery can be delayed to beyond 34 weeks, and the live discharge rate can approach that of other twin pregnancies.

This is significant because, historically, twins who shared a common amniotic sac had only about a 50% chance of both twins surviving. Those who did survive were typically delivered prematurely, resulting in a higher risk of severe health challenges and lengthy stays in neonatal intensive care units.

The findings, presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' 51st Annual Clinical Meeting, are part of a study of the past 8 years'...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2003-05-22)

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