Abstract

MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOME IN TWIN GESTATION AT TERTIARY CENTER

Dr. Sreelatha S*, Dr. Bharathi. A**, Dr. Ravindra Kanakeri*** and Dr. Ramya S***

Abstract

Twin gestation is considered as high risk pregnancy due to associated high maternal morbidity and perinatal mortality in comparison with singleton pregnancies. Overall, the rate of twin gestation is on rise due to inadvertent use of ovulation induction drugs in assisted reproductive techniques. Twin pregnancies are associated with preterm birth and neonatal deaths. this study to evaluate the outcome of twin pregnancy. Methods: It’s a retrospective study conducted in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ESIMC PGI MSR Bangalore, Karnataka. This observational study was carried out to find the maternal and perinatal outcome in 100 cases of twin gestation delivered at tertiary care referral hospital over a period of 30 months. Result: In our study out of 100 women, Primi are 55 in number and Multi are 45 in number, women delivering vaginally are 35, LSCS are 65, with perinatal deaths of 8 fetus. Conclusion: Twin pregnancies are associated with variety of maternal and fetal complications comes under high risk case. Early diagnosis, antenatal care and hospital delivery are necessary for better maternal and perinatal outcome.

Keywords: Twin gestation, Perinatal outcome, Preterm labour, Low birth weight.