Multiple births
Multiple birth occurs when a pregnancy results in the development of two or more fetuses. Mothers carrying multiple babies have a higher likelihood of experiencing a number of complications, including: anemia, pre-eclampsia, and preterm labour. Multiple birth infants are more likely to experience low birth weight, preterm birth, poor fetal growth, and perinatal death.
Key findings:
- In Sudbury and districts, there were 42 multiple births in 2016.
- In 2016, the multiple birth rate in Sudbury and districts was 22 multiple births per 1,000 births.
- The annual multiple birth rate in Sudbury and districts has been similar to that in Ontario overall.
- Between 2013 and 2016, the multiple birth rate in Sudbury and districts has fluctuated.
Notes:
- These results do not include data from residents of First Nations reserves.
- Data source: BORN Information System, Better Outcomes Registry Network. Extracted March, 2017.
Figure: Annual rate of multiple births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
Table: Annual rate of multiple births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 2.8 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| Ontario | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Table: Annual number of multiple births, by geographic area, 2013 to 2016
| Geographic Area | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbury and districts | 53 | 61 | 80 | 42 |
| Ontario | 5,142 | 4,758 | 4,720 | 4,587 |
This item was last modified on October 26, 2018