Effects of decreased prenatal activity in patients with twin pregnancy

In an attempt to reduce perinatal mortality in twin gestation, patients in whom the diagnosis was made prenatally were urged to remain in the hospital at reduced activity until the 36th week of pregnancy. Seventy patients accepted this therapy during the years 1964-1975. The perinatal mortality appe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) 1978-06, Vol.51 (6), p.692-694
Hauptverfasser:	Misenhimer, H R, Kaltreider, D F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bed Rest Birth Weight Delivery, Obstetric - methods Female Fetal Death - etiology Fetal Death - prevention & control Fetus - physiology Gestational Age Humans Infant Mortality Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases - epidemiology Length of Stay Organ Size Placenta Diseases - epidemiology Pregnancy Pregnancy, Multiple Pregnancy, Prolonged Prospective Studies Time Factors Twins
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Zusammenfassung:	In an attempt to reduce perinatal mortality in twin gestation, patients in whom the diagnosis was made prenatally were urged to remain in the hospital at reduced activity until the 36th week of pregnancy. Seventy patients accepted this therapy during the years 1964-1975. The perinatal mortality appeared to be reduced and a major benefit was noted in increased fetal weights.
ISSN:	0029-7844