Perinatal and maternal risk in twin pregnancy

Authors

  • Jorge Hasbún Hospital Clínico U. de Chile. Unidad de Medicina Materno-Infantil. Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología

Abstract

In relation to the increase of twin births during the last 20 years, complications of twin births are being checked, as well as the limitations of epidemiological data, perinatal mortality risks, prematurity, neurological damage, and maternal risk due to serious complications. High rank pregnancies and the use of Assisted Reproduction Techniques are discussed.

Keywords:

perinatal risk, maternal risk, twin pregnancy