Multiple births (NorSTAMP)

Northern Survey of Twin and Multiple Pregnancy - NorSTAMP

Twins and higher order multiples have become much more common in recent years. The survey collects data to help to improve the outcome of twins and higher multiples in the region, as well as to provide information for people doing research related to the health of twins.

July 2009 Regional Standards of Care for Twin Pregnancies now published

The Basics

Data collected from: 1998

Consent required from mother? Yes.

Type of data collected: Midwifes/ultrasonographers notify NorSTAMP when twin (or higher) pregnancy diagnosed. Basic information of mother, babies and pregnancy details collected after delivery. Click here to see copy of survey form.

Information for parents: Click here for more information for parents.

Current work:

• Regional standards of care for mulitple pregnancies - using the expertiise of the NorSTAMP professional community to produce evidence-based DRAFT standards of care for women pregnant with twins and higher multiples.
• Growth discrepancy follow up study - looking at neurological development in twin pregnancies where there was a large birthweight difference in twins. The protocol is available here.

2011 Annual Meeting: Tuesday 1st March 2011, Lancastrian Suite, Dunston - presentations now available for downloading

2009 Annual Meeting: Thursday 8th Oct 2009, Lancastrian Suite, Dunston

2008 Annual Meeting: October 2008, Lancastrian Suite, Dunston - presentations now available for downloading

Links:

• TAMBA - The Twins and Multiple Births Association - Tamba is a nationwide UK charity providing information and mutual support networks for families of twins, triplets and more.

• Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology The RCOG is dedicated to the encouragement of the study and the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. Study Group Statement - Consensus views arising from the 50th Study Group: Multiple Pregnancy. Consensus expert views relating to clinical practice relating to multiple pregnancies.

• The Multiple Births Foundation The Multiple Births Foundation is an independent charity based at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital in West London. A vital resource to professionals and families alike, it aims to improve the care and support of multiple birth families through the education of all relevant professionals.