Obstetric Management of Delayed-Interval Delivery

• Published in: Case reports in women's health Vol. 16; no. C; pp. 11 - 13
• Main Authors: Raposo, Maria Inês, Cardoso, Mariana, Ormonde, Mariana, Stokreef, Sarah, Correia, Laura, Pereira, Andrea
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01-10-2017; Elsevier
• Subjects: Delayed-interval delivery; Maternal morbidity; Neonatal morbidity; Twin pregnancy; Neonatal morbidity; Maternal morbidity; Twin pregnancy; Delayed-interval delivery
• ISSN: 2214-9112; 2214-9112
• DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2017.09.002

The delayed-interval delivery is a rare, flexible and complex procedure. In light of these facts, there is no consensus on the best approach to achieve it successfully. This case report is of an asynchronous delivery, in a twin pregnancy, with a 32-day interval between births of siblings. Our obstetric management at a critical gestational age improved the outcome of the second newborn. The probability of success of delayed-interval delivery depends on the proper selection of the candidates, the appropriate active management and the continuous monitoring for early detection of complications.
•Asynchronous delivery may be lifesaving for the second twin.•The proper selection of candidates for delayed-interval delivery is crucial.•The success depends on the individualized management.•Continuous monitoring is essential for early detection of complications.