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NICE guideline for better antenatal care for women pregnant with twins or triplets
A new guideline from NICE on antenatal care for twin and triplet pregnancies published today says women with a multiple pregnancy should receive specialist care from an experienced multidisciplinary team to avoid higher than necessary rates of assisted birth and caesarean section, and ensure they receive appropriate neonatal risk assessment before birth.
An increase in the number of women receiving specialist care for multiple pregnancies should also result in a lower number of preterm births and neonatal complications, resulting in potential cost savings for the NHS.
Current NHS antenatal care for women with a multiple pregnancy varies considerably, impacting on how a woman is cared for during her pregnancy and its outcome. This is the first time the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published recommendations for health professionals on how antenatal services for women pregnant with twins or triplets can be improved.
