RCOG statement in response to the NGA report on twin pregnancy costs

The report shows that twin births are almost three times as expensive as singleton births; the average cost to the NHS is £ 13,959 for a twin birth, while a singleton birth costs £ 4,892. The report notes that multiple pregnancy rate has significantly increased since the introduction of IVF and calls on CCGs to ensure single embryo transfer to reduce the multiple birth rate. This would reduce health risks for mother and babies, improve safety and quality of care, and lead to significant savings for the NHS.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news