title: Outcome of twin pregnancies in patients with haemoglobinopathies--case reports.
abstract: Pregnancy in patients with haemoglobinopathy is associated with increased risk of maternal and perinatal morbidities and mortalities. Multiple pregnancy is potentially more hazardous than singleton pregnancy. There is a dearth of information concerning multiple pregnancies in patients with haemoglobinopathy. Four of such patients seen in the obstetric service of the University College Hospital, Ibadan are presented here and discussed. Increased surveillance and elective caesarean delivery are suggested in the management of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Odukogbe
authors.forename: Y A
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Aken'Ova
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Ojengbede
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004630:Emergencies; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D006445:Hemoglobin C Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000601:surgery*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D014427:Twins