Journal article
Perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies complicated by maternal morbidity: Evidence from the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health
DS Santana, C Silveira, ML Costa, RT Souza, FG Surita, JP Souza, SB Mazhar, K Jayaratne, Z Qureshi, MH Sousa, JP Vogel, JG Cecatti
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | BMC | Published : 2018
Abstract
Background: Twin pregnancy was associated with significantly higher rates of adverse neonatal and perinatal outcomes, especially for the second twin. In addition, the maternal complications (potentially life-threatening conditions-PLTC, maternal near miss-MNM, and maternal mortality-MM) are directly related to twin pregnancy and independently associated with adverse perinatal outcome. The objective of the preset study is to evaluate perinatal outcomes associated with twin pregnancies, stratified by severe maternal morbidity and order of birth. Methods: Secondary analysis of the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health (WHOMCS), a cross-sectional study implemented in 29 countrie..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Study supported by the UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), World Health Organization (WHO), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, and Gynuity Health Projects. Specifically for this analysis, a sponsorship from the University of Campinas was provided (Faepex, grant 11014). Funding agencies played no other role nor influenced data analysis, interpretation of results and writing the manuscript.