Tag Archives: Twins

Long term alterations of growth after antenatal steroids in preterm twin pregnancies

A retrospective cohort follow up study comparing the long-term effects of antenatal betamethasone has concluded that, “ANS results in long-term alterations in infant and childhood growth. Changes between infancy and early childhood in ponderal mass index and BMI, independent of … Continue reading

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Survey of UK health professionals supporting parents after loss from a twin pregnancy

Bereavement from a twin pregnancy can result in complex emotions as parents are often caring for a surviving sibling while mourning the loss of their infant. Health professionals have reported feeling ill-equipped to deal with the specific needs of parents … Continue reading

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Around 1 in 2 babies in twin pregnancies may have survived if they had received better care

New report investigating stillbirth and neonatal death in twin pregnancies finds around 1 in 2 babies may have survived if they had received better care The Perinatal Confidential Enquiry Stillbirths and neonatal deaths in twin pregnancies report from MBRRACE-UK reveals stark differences … Continue reading

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Neonatal outcomes of extremely preterm twins by sex pairing: an international cohort study

 Infant boys have worse outcomes than girls. In twins, the ‘male disadvantage’ has been reported to extend to female co-twins via a ‘masculinising’ effect. We studied the association between sex pairing and neonatal outcomes in extremely preterm twins. Abstract available … Continue reading

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Neonatal acute kidney injury: recording rate, course, and outcome: one center experience

Abstract Background: Neonates, and particularly preterm newborns, are at increased risk for acute kidney injury (AKI) due to immature kidney function. While specific criteria have been defined for AKI in this particular population, this diagnosis is frequently overlooked, and consequently, … Continue reading

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