Loss of one twin occurring after midgestation (17 weeks gestation).
Comment:
Loss of one twin in the first trimester does not appear to impair the development of the surviving twin. However, fetal death occurring after midgestation (17 weeks' gestation) may increase the risk of IUGR, preterm labor, preeclampsia and perinatal mortality.
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Intrauterine foetal demise of one twin after midgestation