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Triplet Pregnancies in Linköping, Sweden, 1973–1981

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2014

Göran Berg ,
Orvar Finnström  and
Anders Selbing
Göran Berg*
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sweden
Orvar Finnström
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
Anders Selbing
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sweden
*
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, S-581 85 Linköping, Sweden

Abstract

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A survey of triplet pregnancies in Linköping, Sweden, 1973-1981, showed a low perinatal mortality (4%) and low morbidity possibly due to prophylactic bed rest and tocolytic treatment. All children were followed at child health clinics. In one child, a persistent growth retardation was recorded at 4 years of age. No psychomotor deviations were found in the group. An interview concerning social and economic factors after delivery was carried out. The answers revealed considerable strain in daily life for all families.

Keywords

TripletsMultiple pregnancyBed restChild developmentSocioeconomic factors
Type
Research Article
Information
Acta geneticae medicae et gemellologiae: twin research , Volume 32 , Issue 3-4 , July 1983 , pp. 251 - 256
Copyright
Copyright © The International Society for Twin Studies 1983

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