The effect of late-gestational anemia on maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to their unique physiology, twin pregnancies face complex anemia-related risks. While anemia's impact is documented in singleton pregnancies, evidence in twins remains scarce. This study assessed the impact of late-gestational anemia on maternal and neonatal outcomes in twin pregnancies.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included 3,097 twin gestations delivered at Northwest Women's and Children's Hospital in China from 2018 through 2022. Multivariable logistic regression and generalized estimating equations were used to analyze the associations.

Results

The prevalence of anemia in late gestation twin pregnancies was 32.39% (1,003/3,097), with moderate-to-severe anemia accounting for 50.25% of cases. Late-gestational anemia was associated with incr

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12673983 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature