A Study on the Maternal and Foetal Outcome of Twin Pregnancy

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 11

Abstract

Objectives: Our study was to evaluate the different clinical aspects and early detection of multiple pregnancy and problems of multiple pregnancies in relation to maternal age, parity, gestational age, foetal presentation and position, birth weight, method of delivery, interval of births between first and second baby in twin pregnancy. Methodology: All Mothers were interrogated and detailed history taken regarding last menstrual period, period of amenorrhoea, history of hypertension anaemia, APH, twin pregnancy, mode of previous delivery and other factors. All primigravida were enquired about the duration of their marriage and whether she had taken any medicine for infertility. And all relevant examination was performed like recording of blood pressure, haemoglobin percentage, blood sugar, urine examination, X-ray of lower abdomen and pelvis and ultrasonography of lower half of abdomen and examination of placenta were done. Postnatal examination of the baby was done with special reference to APGAR scores weight of the baby, maturity, soft tissue wasting, measurement of head circumference, chest circumference, crown rump length, femur length and any congenital abnormalities. Gestational age of the baby was assessed by clinical examination with the help of Dubowitz’s Chart. Any complication during neonatal period was noted. Results: Data was analyzed by using simple statistical methods with the help of MS-Office software. Conclusions: Multiple pregnancies bear additional hazards both for the mother and the baby. Once diagnosed proper antenatal care with increased rest and nutritional supplement together with through intranatal and postnatal vigilance has much to its credit in lowering both maternal and foetal dangers. Preterm labour and intra uterine growth retardation were the two single most important factors responsible for the neonatal deaths. The perinatal mortality could be reduced considerably if we can achieve birth weight of more than 1.5 kilograms in twins. Thus proper antenatal care, planned delivery with shorter interval between deliveries of two babies and better facilities for care of premature babies can bring about a reduction in perinatal mortality of twin pregnancies.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr Farhat Perween

Keywords

Related Articles

Prevalance of Dental Caries among School Children of Hajipur Village A Rural Area of Katihar, Bihar

This study was conduct in Rural Health Training Centre, Hajipur of Katihar Medical College, Katihar. Four hundred children were selected from four schools randomly. Children were examined by two dentists. The presence of...

Prospective follow up study of idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy in 112 patients at a tertiary care Hospital

Introduction: Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy is a mostly progressive irriversible disease with high global burden. A large number of cardiac and systemic diseases can cause systolic impairment and left ventricular dil...

Correlation between HDL-C and Nitric Oxide in Normal Healthy Population

Prevention of coronary artery disease (CAD) and reduction of its mortality and morbidity remains a major public health challenge throughout the world. Nitric oxide (NO) plays a pivotal role in CAD (coronary artery diseas...

To Study Clinical Profile of Tuberculosis in Patients of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for lower respiratory tract infections. Patients with diabetes are at greater risk of contracting tuberculosis, and diabetes can worsen the course of tuberculosis. Hypergly...

Role of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus is now affecting many in the workforce: it has major and deleterious impact on both individual and national productivity. Vitamin B12 deficiency results in the disruption of methylation process and accu...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP521907
  • DOI -
  • Views 55
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Dr Farhat Perween (2017). A Study on the Maternal and Foetal Outcome of Twin Pregnancy. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(11), 29893-29909. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-521907