In a message dated 7/19/0 2:27:57 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< The double paradox is that ``although more twins are
being delivered earlier, those are the twins associated with more prenatal
care visits, but those are also the twins who have the best chance of
surviving,'' Kogan explained.>>

Am I reading this correctly? Isn't he saying that twins born prematurely have
the best chance of surviving?

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<<``These observed trends...indicate that twin births are increasingly less
likely to be delivered at term,'' the authors write. However, the study
findings are ``generally positive,'' Kogan stressed.

``More intensive utilization of prenatal care services may allow for the
earlier detection of problems which require earlier intervention,'' he stated.

``More aggressive and more successful management of twin pregnancies may be
accounting for part of the elevation in the preterm rate,'' the team
concludes. Early intervention may also be saving the lives of many of these
twin babies.

The increase in the use of reproductive technologies and in the number of
births to older women may also be playing a role in the rise of twin
deliveries, the researchers suggest.>>

This reminds me of "1984" by George Orwell. Everytime they *reduced* the
chocolate rations they put out a huge propaganda effort to convince everyone
they should be greatful that they were now receiving *more* rations!
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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