Antepartum complications in twin pregnancies

Abstract

Women with twin pregnancies have some unique problems and some that occur more frequently than those seen in singleton pregnancies. Examples of the former are the vanishing twin and death of one fetus. Examples of the latter are congenital anomalies, hydramnios, hypertension, and anemia. Prenatal care must be altered because of these complications, and perinatal morbidity and mortality are increased.