Study on perinatal outcome in twin pregnancies at ESI-PGIMSR, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Joka, Kolkata

Abstract

Multiple pregnancy is usually associated with increase perinatal and neonatal outcome. The risk of maternal mortality is 2.5 times more than singleton pregnancy. The aim of this study is to assess perinatal outcome.Method: A hospital-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among 40 women who had multiple pregnancy at ESIC Medical College between 01/01/2023 to 30/05/2024. In these study all primi and multi gravid with age between 18-40 years were included and the perinatal outcomes were assessed in the form of: low birth weight, preterm birth, Apgar Scores, mode of delivery and neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission. The data were analyzed using Microsoft EXCEL to obtain results. Results: Among 2507 births recorded in the hospital, 40 births were twins and 2467 were singleton pregnancy. Of the total 40 (twin) birth records (2507 individual birth records), 9 (22.50%) of twin-1 got admitted at NICU and 10 (25%) of Twin-2 got admitted at NICU. Our study shows Low birth weight 35 (87.50%) and preterm birth 35 (87.50%) and NICU admission (22.50-25%). Conclusion: Good antenatal care and early treatment of associated comorbidities will minimize the complication.