Multifetal pregnancy reduction
- PMID: 9620827
- DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1998.tb02657.x
Multifetal pregnancy reduction
Abstract
Higher-order multiple pregnancy is associated with significant maternal and fetal complications. Multifetal pregnancy reduction is one option for women with a higher-order multiple pregnancy. Various aspects of multifetal pregnancy reduction are discussed, including the background, options, risks, benefits, techniques, results, and appropriate physical and psychosocial support.
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