Background Cervical cerclage is a surgical intervention involving placing a stitch around the
uterine cervix. The suture material aims to prevent cervical shortening and opening, thereby …

Objective Data This study was conducted to estimate whether cerclage could extend the
prolongation of pregnancy, reduce the risk of preterm birth, and improve perinatal outcomes …

We sought to review the state of the science for research on multiple gestations. A literature
search was performed with the use of PubMed for studies to quantify the representation of …

To me, pregnancy has always been the most fascinating and exciting area of interest, as
care involves not one, but at least two persons—the mother and the fetus—and leads to the …

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Twin and triplet pregnancy is a high-risk situation, with increased risk of mortality and
morbidity for both mother and babies. It is, therefore, essential that high-quality antenatal …

Experience managing triplet pregnancies has increased over the past few decades as the
incidence has changed related to assisted reproductive practices. Physicians caring for …

Compared with singleton pregnancies, triplet pregnancies are associated with a significantly
increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Early ultrasound examination is the best …

OBJECTIVE: To characterize the use of cervical cerclage on a population basis. METHODS:
This population-based study of US natality records from 2005 to 2012 evaluated use of …