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Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 1/2019

Open Access 01-12-2019 | Sectio Ceasarea | Case report

Perinatal outcomes of monochorionic diamniotic triplet pregnancies: a case series

Authors: Tingting Xu, Xiaodong Wang, Haiyan Yu, Xinghui Liu

Published in: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Background

Triplet pregnancies are associated with higher fetal morbidity and mortality rates as well as life-threatening maternal complications. Monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) triplet pregnancies are very rare compared to other types of triplet pregnancies.

Case presentation

We report three cases of MCDA triplet pregnancies between January 2012 and December 2017. Two of these MCDA triplet pregnancies received regular and intensive prenatal care, were diagnosed by ultrasonography during the first trimester or early second trimester, and had good perinatal outcomes. The case with irregular perinatal care had poor outcomes, and the MCDA triplet pregnancy was diagnosed intrapartum.

Conclusions

The possibility of continuing an MCDA triplet pregnancy should be recognized. Early diagnosis, regular antenatal care, close prenatal monitoring, and sufficient communication are recommended to obtain better perinatal outcomes in MCDA triplet pregnancies.
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Metadata
Title
Perinatal outcomes of monochorionic diamniotic triplet pregnancies: a case series
Authors
Tingting Xu
Xiaodong Wang
Haiyan Yu
Xinghui Liu
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2393
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2634-7

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