Table 2.
Comparison of maternal complications between singleton and twin deliveries
| Maternal complication | Singleton delivery (n=897), n (%) | Twin delivery (n=382), n (%) | OR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preeclampsia | 88 (9.8) | 49 (12.8) | 1.35 (0.93-1.96) | 0.12 |
| PROM | 43 (4.8) | 40 (10.5) | 2.32 (1.48-3.64) | <0.001* |
| Oligohydraminos | 35 (3.9) | 14 (3.7) | 0.94 (0.50-1.76) | 1.00 |
| APH | 11 (1.2) | 9 (2.4) | 1.94 (0.80-4.73) | 0.14 |
| GDM | 16 (1.8) | 6 (1.6) | 0.88 (0.34-2.26) | 1.00 |
| PPH | 5 (0.6) | 1 (0.3) | 0.47 (0.05-4.02) | 0.68 |
| Polyhydraminos | 2 (0.2) | 1 (0.3) | 1.17 (0.11-12.99) | 1.00 |
| All complications combined | 191 (21.3) | 112 (29.3) | 1.53 (1.17-2.01) | 0.003* |
*Significant P value in Fisher’s exact test. PROM=Premature rupture of membranes, APH=Antepartum hemorrhage, GDM=Gestational diabetes mellitus, PPH=Postpartum hemorrhage, n=Total number of subjects, CI=Confidence interval, OR=Odds ratio