[Complications of multiple pregnancy in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters]

Ginekol Pol. 2000 Nov;71(11):1435-44.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Multiple pregnancy contributes to higher maternal and fetal risks than a single one. Complications typical only for multiple pregnancy such as PROM with preterm delivery, intrauterine death or IUGR of one of twins can occur during 2nd and 3rd trimester. Treatment in such situations is usually difficult and often controversial because of simultaneous presence of an alive and/or healthy fetus and possible risk for mother. The paper presents such situations and possible ways of treatment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / therapy
  • Humans
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Risk Factors
  • Twins