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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Twin pregnancy is a high risk pregnancy with different prevalences in different regions of the world which is on the rise due to growing use of assisted reproductive technology. The objective of this study is to determine the frequency of twin pregnancy and the neonatal outcome of these pregnancies. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This is descriptive analytical study conducted in Aug 2012- Aug 2013 in KIMS, karad on 62 twin deliveries, by assessing maternal age, gestational age, newborn's gender, presentation of twins, birth weight, Apgar score, fetal anomalies and neonatal morbidity and mortality. FINDINGS: After assessment of 5211 deliveries performed from 2012 -2013, the frequency of twin pregnancy was found out to be 1 in 86 cases(1.16%).The mean age of mother was higher in twin pregnancies. The mean gestational age of twin pregnancy was 34.3 weeks. Apgar score and neonatal weight were significantly lower in twin pregnancy (p<o.oo1). Furthermore, visible anomalies and mortality was significantly higher in neonates born to twin pregnancies (p<o.ooo1). The ratio of male to female was 1. CONCLUSION: This study indicated that twin pregnancy is a high risk condition and entails greater neonatal complication compared to singleton pregnancy. Therefore, it is recommendable to have greater perinatal care and perform deliveries in well-equipped centers by an obstetrician. KEYWORD: Twin pregnancy.