1Natália Garcia Adorno, 1Gabriela Mertz Araújo, 2Ana Clara Ayoroa Freire, 3Ana Cristina Carneiro Mendes,3Larissa Carvalho Viegas, 4Isabeli Gomes de Oliveira, 4Samantha Regina Galo Sanches,4Maria Gabriela S. Guzzi, 4Jheniffer Rodrigues Cação, 5Mayara Azevedo Resende de Lourenzo, 6Érica Guiomar Verdolin dos Santos, 7Vinicius Augusto Trento Galloro, 8Elisa Kelly Soares de Abreu, 9Aline Andressa Ferreira Schröder, 1Giovana Casarini Yamashiro, 11Hamilton Roberto M de O Carriço, 12Gabriela Rodrigues da Mota, 13Pâmela Christinny Fernandes Viêra, 14Rafaianne Santos Veloso, 15Luís Ricardo Santos Rodrigues, 16Vitória Costa Ataídes, 4,17Thiago Augusto Rochetti Bezerra, 18Tatiana da Silva Chaves, 19Aline Cristina Couto da Silva
1Graduated in Medicine. Morgana Potrich College. Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil.
2Medical student. Catholic University of Brasília. Federal District, Brazil.
3Medical student. Morgana Potrich College. Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil.
4Medical student. University of Ribeirão Preto. Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil.
5Graduated in Medicine. Afya Faculty of Medical Sciences of Paraíba. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
6Graduated in Medicine. Federal University of Tocantins. Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil.
7Graduated in Medicine. Albert Einstein Israeli College of Health Sciences. São Paulo, Brazil.
8Graduated in Medicine. Montes Claros State University. Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
9Graduated in Medicine. PUC Goiás. Goiás, Brazil.
10Medical student. Nove de Julho University. São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil.
11Medical student. University of Southern Santa Catarina. Tubarão, Brazil.
12Graduated in Medicine. Federal University of the Southern Frontier. Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
13Graduated in Medicine. ITPAC Porto Nacional. Tocantins, Brazil.
14Graduated in Medicine. Federal University of Goiás. Goiás, Brazil.
15Graduated in Medicine. UNIFIPMoc. Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
16Graduated in Medicine. Federal University of Pelotas. Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
17PhD in Medical Sciences. Ribeirão Preto Medical School. University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
18Graduated in Medicine. Unirg University Center, Gurupi, Tocantins. Medical residency in Gynecology and Obstetrics, Roberto Santos General Hospital, Salvador, Bahia. Postgraduate in General Ultrasound at Schola Fértile, Goiânia, Goiás. Lecturer in Clinical Skills in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Alfredo Nasser College (UNIFAN), Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
19Medical student. University of Ribeirão Preto. Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil.
ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Twin pregnancies can present risks to both mother and fetus. One of the biggest concerns in twin pregnancies is premature birth.
Objectives: To discuss the management of twin pregnancies in order to avoid fetal death. Material and Methods: The methodology used was a literature review. The research was carried out through an electronic search of scientific articles published between 2010 and 2024.
Discussion: Complications such as premature birth, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction and gestational diabetes are more common in twin pregnancies. Reducing these complications requires a well-coordinated, multidisciplinary approach that includes rigorous prenatal monitoring, appropriate medical interventions, nutritional and psychological support for the pregnant woman, as well as specific strategies for birth management.
Conclusion: Twin pregnancies are always special. They are always monitored differently and the risks of them happening are always greater. Health professionals should therefore do their utmost to be aware of all possible complications during twin pregnancies.
KEYWORDS:
pregnancy; management of twin pregnancies; premature birth.
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