Cesarean delivery or induction of labor in pre-labor twin gestations: a secondary analysis of the twin birth study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the Twin Birth Study, women at 32^0/7-38^6/7 weeks of gestation, in whom the first twin was in cephalic presentation, were randomized to planned vaginal delivery or cesarean section. The study found no significant differences in neonatal or maternal outcomes in the two planned mode of delivery groups. We aimed to compare neonatal and maternal outcomes of twin gestations without spontaneous onset of labor, who underwent induction of labor or pre-labor cesarean section as the intervention of induction may affect outcomes.

Methods

In this secondary analysis of the Twin Birth Study we compared those who had an induction of labor with those who had a pre-labor cesarean section. The primary outcome was a composite of fetal or neonatal death or ser

SUBMITTER: Dougan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7672925 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature