title: Cost of care and prevention of preterm births in twin pregnancies.
abstract: This study describes a 5-year survey of activity in a single institution, and the effects of a change of policy for prevention of preterm birth in twin pregnancies. The results show the advantages and drawbacks from the financial and medical viewpoints.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005602:France; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000191:economics; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000191:economics; D012306:Risk; D014427:Twins