| Preterm and term labour in multiple pregnancies. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20643592 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The association between multiple pregnancy and preterm labour is well-established, with >50% of multiple births delivering before 37 weeks. However, there remains limited understanding of the factors predisposing to early delivery of twins. Physiological stimuli to the onset of parturition, including stretch, placental corticotrophin-releasing hormone and lung maturity factors, may be stronger in multiple pregnancies due to the increased fetal and placental mass. Pathological processes including infection and cervical insufficiency also have a role. Treatments that prevent preterm birth in singleton pregnancies, such as progesterone and cervical cerclage appear to be ineffective in multiple pregnancies. This article reviews aspects of preterm birth in twins and higher order multiples including epidemiology, prediction and prevention of preterm labour and potential mechanisms controlling onset of parturition. Evidence relating to the management of labour in preterm and term multiples is also discussed. |
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Authors:
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Sarah Stock; Jane Norman |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in fetal & neonatal medicine Volume: 15 ISSN: 1878-0946 ISO Abbreviation: Semin Fetal Neonatal Med Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-18 Completed Date: 2011-02-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101240003 Medline TA: Semin Fetal Neonatal Med Country: Netherlands |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 336-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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University of Edinburgh Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, Room S7129, Simpson Centre for Reproductive Health, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK. sarah.stock@ed.ac.uk |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cerclage, Cervical
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adverse effects Delivery, Obstetric / methods Female Humans Obstetric Labor, Premature / epidemiology, physiopathology, prevention & control* Pregnancy Pregnancy, Multiple* / physiology Prenatal Care / methods* Prenatal Diagnosis Progesterone / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Progestins / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Risk Factors Term Birth* Twins / physiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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//Chief Scientist Office |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Progestins; 57-83-0/Progesterone |
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