Triplet and higher-order births: what is the optimal delivery route?

Acta Genet Med Gemellol (Roma). 1988;37(1):89-98. doi: 10.1017/s000156600000430x.

Abstract

Data concerning 16 triplet and higher-order deliveries (resulting in a total of 56 infants) are reviewed. The vaginal delivery rate was 81%. Maternal morbidity was more serious after abdominal delivery. Prematurity (less than 36 weeks gestation) rate amounted to 68%. Overall perinatal and neonatal mortalities for infants born after 28 weeks gestation and weighing at least 1000 g were 7% and 3%, respectively. We doubt that neonatal outcome could have been markedly improved by performing more cesareans. The importance of antenatal care is stressed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Birth Weight
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Delivery, Obstetric*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant Mortality
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Labor Presentation
  • Labor, Obstetric
  • Ovulation Induction
  • Pregnancy
  • Quadruplets*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Triplets*