Do maternal and neonatal outcomes differ with single or twin pregnancies affected by hypertensive disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Twin pregnancies with HDP may be associated with significantly higher risk of preterm birth, cesarean section, SGA, and neonatal death, but without any difference in 5-min Apgar score <7, respiratory distress, and NICU admission as compared to singleton pregnancies complicated by HDP. Limited research indicates that twin pregnancies with preeclampsia may confer protection against SGA, but the findings should be interpreted with caution. Lack of adjustment of confounders is a major limitation of present evidence.

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The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2026.2618389
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Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
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Do maternal and neonatal outcomes differ with single or twin pregnancies affected by hypertensive disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Qingqing Shen, Qingqing Huang
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
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Do maternal and neonatal outcomes differ with single or twin pregnancies affected by hypertensive disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Qingqing Shen, Qingqing Huang
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Abstract

Twin pregnancies with HDP may be associated with significantly higher risk of preterm birth, cesarean section, SGA, and neonatal death, but without any difference in 5-min Apgar score <7, respiratory distress, and NICU admission as compared to singleton pregnancies complicated by HDP. Limited research indicates that twin pregnancies with preeclampsia may confer protection against SGA, but the findings should be interpreted with caution. Lack of adjustment of confounders is a major limitation of present evidence.

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal MedicineVol. 39(1)
Hangzhou Women’s Hospital (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
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