Perinatal Mental Health: Guidance for the Obstetrician-Gynaecologist – Multiple Choice Answers for Vol. 28, No. 1
1. a) F b) F c) F d) T e) F CAM treatment use among US adults is common. About 40% of US adults use at least one CAM treatment…
Multiple Pregnancy – Multiple Choice Questions for Vol. 28, No. 2
1. Which of the following is/are true about chorionicity in twin pregnancies? a) It can be reliably determined in the first trimester of pregnancy. b) It can be reliably determined…
Twin delivery: Method, timing and conduct
The incidence of twin pregnancy has increased worldwide over the past 10 years, largely as a consequence of the assisted reproductive technologies. Issues such as intrapartum monitoring and operative interventions,…
Growth discordance
Poor growth is a common problem in twin pregnancies, and management poses some unique challenges as the wellbeing of both twins have to be taken into account at all times….
Timing of birth in multiple pregnancy
Timing of delivery of twins should be decided when the benefit of prolonging the pregnancy outweighs the risk of stillbirth. Perinatal mortality of singletons is increased significantly after 42 weeks,…
Optimal antenatal care for twin and triplet pregnancy: The evidence base
Twin and triplet pregnancy is a high-risk situation, with increased risk of mortality and morbidity for both mother and babies. It is, therefore, essential that high-quality antenatal care is provided…
Prenatal screening and diagnosis of aneuploidy in multiple pregnancies
Prenatal screening for aneuploidy has changed significantly over the last 30 years, from being age-based to maternal serum and ultrasound based techniques. Multiple pregnancies present particular challenges with regards to…
Prevention of preterm delivery in twin pregnancy
The incidence of twin gestation has increased markedly over the past decades, mostly because of increased use of assisted reproductive technologies. Twin pregnancies are at increased risk of preterm delivery…
Prediction of preterm birth in twins
About 13% of twins are born before 34 weeks and 7% before 32 weeks. The prediction of preterm birth in twins is based on the same tests as in singleton…
Single-twin demise: Pregnancy outcome
Single-twin demise can pose substantial risks for the surviving co-twin, including increased risk of fetal loss, preterm delivery, neurovascular injury, and end-organ damage. In this chapter, we summarise recently published…
