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First Edition: 2016

Multiple gestations are associated with serious maternal and fetal complications. Though birth of twins can be a happy moment for a woman, it can be a stressful experience for the couple and the family. Maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality rates increase manyfold for multiple gestations. Though majority of twin pregnancies would go through gestational period and labor uneventfully, yet a high percentage of those, particularly complicated ones, poses a challenge to the medical practitioners.

The last few decades have seen expansion in the technology and expertise in medical field, which has led to earlier and more precise diagnosis along with better management options having greater success rate, for the multiple gestations. Prognosis of complicated cases in multiple gestations has improved with availability of the various newer treatment options. It is important for a busy practicing clinician to keep updated with these newer developments. Books play an important role in disseminating knowledge to a large number of clinicians. FOGSI has always been committed to educating its members and keeping them updated with the recent advances. I am happy that Genetic and Fetal Medicine Committee of FOGSI, under the Chairmanship of Dr Shailesh Kore, took a keen interest in writing this book Multiple Gestations: Basics and Beyond. Today, with increased usage of assisted techniques of reproduction, incidence of multiple gestations has also risen. This book provides a complete and comprehensive information on the subject of multiple gestations, along with its complications and management.

It is indeed a great pleasure to bring out the book Multiple Gestations: Basics and Beyond to you. Subjects of fetal medicine and emergency obstetrics have been very close to my heart. My passion for teaching and interest in the topic of multiple gestations, led me to come out with a book on this subject, comprehensively covering all the practical aspects about multiple gestations. When I took over as the Chairperson of Genetic and Fetal Medicine Committee, FOGSI, I had set my agenda of coming out with a publication on multiple gestations during my tenure. At the time of finishing my tenure as the Chairperson, I feel happy and content that I have been able to achieve that. It is because of the support and encouragement that I received from all my teachers, seniors and fellow FOGSIANs, I could accomplish this agenda.