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All multifetal pregnancies can be considered high risk due to frequent obstetrical complications associated with this type of pregnancies. Nutritional assessment with current dietary recommendations and specialized antenatal care are important for a good outcome. Maternal weight and weight gain are also important factors, but nutritional supplements, assessment of calorie intake, and adjustments as needed are crucial as well. Confounding variables must be considered, particularly when examining outcomes. This chapter addresses some of the important components that can contribute to a healthy outcome in multifetal pregnancy. Future research and knowledge is needed in this challenging area. A multidisciplinary approach to antepartum and even preconceptional care will help optimize the outcome.
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Philipson, E.H. (2008). Nutrition in Multifetal Pregnancy. In: Lammi-Keefe, C.J., Couch, S.C., Philipson, E.H. (eds) Handbook of Nutrition and Pregnancy. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-112-3_7
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