Twin pregnancy in adolescents

Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Feb;75(2):172-4.

Abstract

We compared the outcome of twin pregnancies born to adolescent versus adult gravidas. Five hundred forty-seven sets of twins were delivered during a 6-year period, 50 to adolescents and 395 to adults between 20-34. There were no significant differences in mean length of gestation, birth weight, or perinatal mortality. Maternal age was not a predictor of birth weight in twins. These findings suggest that twins born to adolescent gravidas do not experience significantly more unfavorable pregnancy events.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Birth Weight
  • Black or African American
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Maternal Age
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy in Adolescence*
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Twins
  • White People