The aim of this paper is to analyze the method of term and preterm deliveries of twin pregnancies and vitality of twins at birth. The development of two fetuses in the uterine cavity at the same time is considered a twin pregnancy. Today, due to more often examination and proper treatment, 50% of twin pregnancies end in preterm delivery. We used retrospective study to analyze the delivery method and vitality of twins born term and preterm at Gynecology and Obstetrics Department of General hospital Novi Pazar in the five-year period, from 2009 to 2013. There were 10.489 deliveries in the said five-year period. Out of this number, 118 pregnancies were twin pregnancies and they amount to 1.12% of all deliveries which is in line with world’s standards. About 73% of deliveries were term and 27% were preterm twin deliveries. The analysis of twin vitality showed that first-born twins at both term and preterm deliveries are more vital and in better condition. Second-born twins are generally born with lower Apgar score. Due to liberalization for caesarean section indication, a great number of twin deliveries end in caesarean section. 

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