Twin Pregnancy and the Effects of Advanced Maternal Age

Abstract

Objective: To analyze literature concerning the impact of advanced maternal age on twin pregnancy. Methods: A literature search was conducted through PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar on the rates of twin pregnancy with emphasis on maternal age. Results: The selected literature presented opposing results. Some papers found a higher chance of twin pregnancy in older mothers, while others from young maternal age. Conclusions: Additional research is needed to conclude associations between maternal age and twin pregnancy.