Perinatal outcome of dichorionic and monochorionic-diamniotic Finnish twins: a historical cohort study.

Annu-Riikka Susanna Rissanen Gissler MikaIrmeli K NupponenMika E NuutilaRiina Maria Jernman

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2021)

Chorionicity contributes to the perinatal and neonatal outcome in favor of dichorionic twins. This disadvantage of MCDA twinning is likely explained by earlier gestational age at birth and inequal placental sharing. Irrespective of chorionicity, twin B faces more complications.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
pregnant women
social media
risk factors
physical activity
weight loss