Abstract

MATERNAL RISK FACTORS AND NEONATAL COMPLICATIONS OF TWINS

Dr. Aseel Muneer Anwer Al-Qaraghuli* and Dr. Atyaf Abdul Ameer Abdullah Alameer

ABSTRACT

Background: Twin pregnancy is high risk pregnancy and lead to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality so need special care to avoid these complications if it is possible. Aim of study: The aim of the article is to present actual knowledge concerning twin pregnancy. After the physiological changes observed during such pregnancy, main complications such as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), prematurity, premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and hypertension are discussed. The paper ends with discussion about the possible routes of delivery in twin pregnancy.

Keywords: Multiple pregnancies, Preterm labour, Preterm rupture of membranes, Preeclampsia, Twin pregnancy.