A Comparison of Perinatal Outcomes in Multiple Pregnancies: Assisted Versus Spontaneous Conception: A Cross-Sectional Study

Autor: Dilgil M, Lonsdale S, Shahid Husain, Dooley W, Amit Shah, Homburg R, Anil Gudi, Diamantopoulos A
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Journal of Fertilization: In Vitro - IVF-Worldwide, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics & Stem Cell Biology.
ISSN: 2375-4508
DOI: 10.4172/2375-4508.1000174
Popis: Objective: To investigate the difference in perinatal and delivery outcomes in multiple pregnancies, depending on mode of conception. Design: An observational cross sectional study. Setting: Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a University Hospital in London. Sample: All multiple pregnancies delivered at the hospital between the inclusive years 2009-2012 were reviewed with a total of 341 pregnancies included. Methods: Maternal demographics and perinatal outcomes including mortality rates, were collected on all participants. Main outcome measures: Maternal demographics including age and length of postnatal hospital stay, pregnancy outcomes including mode of delivery, and perinatal outcomes including mortality rates. Results: Women who conceived naturally were significantly younger (30.42 ± 5.98 years) than those conceived through assisted treatment (34.24 ± 5.73 years; p
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