| Title |
Developmental and behavioral outcomes of uncomplicated monochorionic diamniotic twins born in the third trimester
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, May 2017
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| DOI | 10.2147/ndt.s122739 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Amy Sierakowski, Valsamma Eapen, Rudi Črnčec, John Smoleniec |
| Abstract |
Relatively little is known about the neurodevelopmental and behavioral outcomes of monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies where there are no antenatal complications peculiar to monochorionicity or prematurity. Twenty-two MCDA twins (44 children) with an average age of 4.3 years, and with no antenatal complications detected by 28 weeks of gestation, were recruited from a feto-maternal unit database. Parents completed a battery of neurodevelopmental and behavioral assessment questionnaires. Eighteen children (41%) were identified as having developmental or behavioral concerns, predominantly of mild severity, which in turn were associated with a lower birth weight of medium effect size (Cohen's d=0.59). MCDA twins delivered in the third trimester with no antenatal monochorionic complications in the first two trimesters appear to be at risk for subtle neurodevelopmental difficulties, associated with a lower birth weight. Ongoing developmental surveillance of these children during preschool-age is indicated for early identification and intervention. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 6 | 18% |
| Student > Master | 5 | 15% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 4 | 12% |
| Researcher | 4 | 12% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 3 | 9% |
| Other | 2 | 6% |
| Unknown | 10 | 29% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 13 | 38% |
| Psychology | 2 | 6% |
| Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 3% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 1 | 3% |
| Linguistics | 1 | 3% |
| Other | 5 | 15% |
| Unknown | 11 | 32% |
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