Cost of care and prevention of preterm births in twin pregnancies

Acta Genet Med Gemellol (Roma). 1983;32(2):99-103. doi: 10.1017/s0001566000006371.

Abstract

This study describes a 5-year survey of activity in a single institution, and the effects of a change of policy for prevention of preterm birth in twin pregnancies. The results show the advantages and drawbacks from the financial and medical viewpoints.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • France
  • Hospitalization / economics
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / economics
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / economics
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / prevention & control*
  • Physical Exertion
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Prenatal Care / economics
  • Risk
  • Twins