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Growth Patterns in Preterm and Term Twin Deliveries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2014

A.P.M. Smith*
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, U.K.
D.M. Campbell
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, U.K.
J. Lemon
Affiliation:
Computing Department, University of Aberdeen, U.K.
*
Ultrasound Department, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen AB9 2ZA, U.K.

Abstract

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Preterm deliveries in singleton pregnancies have been shown to be associated with decreased rate of growth in utero. A total of 113 sets of twins were scanned serially at fortnightly intervals to establish fetal growth. There was no significant difference in the growth pattern in twins delivered before 37 weeks compared to those delivered after this time.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The International Society for Twin Studies 1990

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