title: Multiple pregnancy: antepartum management.
abstract: The critical aspects of twin pregnancy begin with early diagnosis. After that, diet, bed rest, and frequent visits to the physician's office will enhance fetal outcome. Additionally, frequent ultrasound evaluations to assess fetal growth and fetal surveillance are also invaluable adjuncts. Prompt treatment of any medical or obstetrical complications will contribute to an overall improvement in maternal and fetal outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Ahn
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Phelan
mesh_terms: D000649:Amniocentesis; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography