Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5675730 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
Although twin pregnancy is associated with increased risk for most adverse perinatal outcomes, this analysis did not find advanced maternal age to be an additional risk factor for fetal death and infant death. Preterm birth risk was relatively low for women in their late 30s. Risks for adverse outcomes were higher among younger women; further research is indicated to improve outcomes for this demographic group. It may be reasonable to counsel women in their 30s that their age is not a major additional risk factor for adverse obstetric outcomes in the setting of twin pregnancy.
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Authors
Amelia S. MD, Cynthia MD, MSc, Cande V. PhD, MPH, Jason D. MD, Zainab MS, Mary E. MD, Alexander M. MD, MPH,