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. 2022 Nov 2;60(255):927-930.
doi: 10.31729/jnma.7897.

Multiple Pregnancy among Deliveries in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Rupa Bajagain  1 , Chandrima Karki  1 , Shilpi Mahato  1 , Rachana Saha  1 , Nitu Saha  2
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Multiple Pregnancy among Deliveries in a Tertiary Care Center: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Rupa Bajagain et al. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. .

Abstract

Introduction: Multiple pregnancy is associated with increased obstetric complications as well as poor perinatal outcomes in developing countries because of the increased risk to both mother and baby. So better understanding of the risk factors is required to improve the quality of perinatal care. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of multiple pregnancies among deliveries in a tertiary care centre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among total deliveries in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of a tertiary care centre from inpatient records starting from 15 August 2020 to 15 February 2021 after obtaining ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 1208202005). Convenience sampling was done. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated.

Results: Out of 4400 deliveries, multiple pregnancy was seen in 35 (0.79%) (0.53-1.06, 95% Confidence Interval).

Conclusions: The prevalence of multiple pregnancies was similar to the studies done in similar settings.

Keywords: low birth weight; multiple pregnancy; preterm.

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Figure 1. Age Distribution (n= 35).
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Figure 2. Parity of mothers (n= 35).
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Figure 3. Mode of delivery (n= 35).
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