Table 1.

Maternal and perinatal risks associated with preterm deliveries

Multiple pregnancy
Maternal risks	Neonatal risks
Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, gestational diabetes, thromboembolism, postoperative hemorrhage, operative delivery, etc.	Preterm delivery, prematurity, delayed motor-, neuro development respiratory distress, intraventricular hemorrhage, infection, retinopathy, gastrointestinal problems, anomalies
Increased morbidity, mortality	Increased morbidity, mortality, long-term health consequences requiring long-term care
Significant increase in health care expenses