In one regional perinatal network between 1982-1987, 101,506 women delivered infants
greater than 500 g, of which 1253 were twin pregnancies (1.2%). This latter group was …

Prematurity is the most important factor contributing to the high perinatal mortality among
twins. There is evidence that a week of rest at the thirty-second week lessens the risk of …

In a retrospective study of 150 twins born between 1970–1977, birth weight, length, and
head circumference was plotted against gestational age. In comparison to singletons, all 3 …

Some epidemiologic characteristics of twin pregnancies and twin infants have been
reviewed. We found that twins are prone to be born prematurely and have lower birth …

162 twin pregnancies of the I. Univ.-Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Vienna between
1969 and 1977 have been analysed (1969--1974= group I; 1975--1977= group II). It was …

From 1560 twin pregnancies the birthweights were considered in relation to menstrual age.
Compared to singletons a retardation of growth from about the 33rd wk of pregnancy was …

Perinatal mortality in twin pregnancy Page 1 SAMT DEEL 71 24 JANUARIE 1987 73 Perinatal
mortality • In • tWIn pregnancy A review of 799 twin pregnancies C. A. CROWTHER ""1598 …

The influence of maternal age and congenital malformations on perinatal mortality in twins in
Australia from 1973 to 1980, is described. Stillbirths and neonatal deaths in twins fell with …

We sought to determine if outcomes of nulliparous twin pregnancies differ based on
maternal age. Nulliparous women with current twin pregnancies were identified from a …

IN a recent publication (Thomson, 1952) it was noted that there had been a fall of
approximately 50 per cent in the perinatal mortality rate of the Simpson Memorial Maternity …