Triplets' developmental outcome at early school age: severe birth weight discordance as risk factor for motor and cognitive impairment

Aims: The incidence of multiple deliveries has increased since the 1980's in western countries, which has contributed to the rise of preterm births and associated perinatal and developmental risks, respectively. Nevertheless, only few studies have focused on the long term neurodevelopmental outcome of this population group, despite its importance for perinatal practical advising. It is hypothesized that multiple gestation offsprings are at increased risk for adverse long-term outcome compared to singletons. Objective: Our purpose was to assess, at school age, the motor and cognitive development of children born…