Table 4 Meta-analysis of two randomised trials assessing bed rest for triplets

Gestational age at birth (weeks)*

2

26

0.57

-1.36 to 2.51

Birth <37 weeks gestation

2

26

0.80

0.59 to 1.09

Birth <34 weeks gestation

2

26

0.87

0.36 to 2.08

Caesarean section

2

26

1.18

0.47 to 2.96

Maternal hypertension

2

26

0.43

0.11 to 1.72

Birth weight <2500 grams

2

75

0.87

0.36 to 2.08

Birth weight <1500 grams

2

75

1.18

0.47 to 2.96

Apgar score <7 at 5 mins

2

75

0.43

0.11 to 1.72

Neonatal unit admission

2

71

0.90

0.74 to 1.09

Neonatal stay >7 days

2

71

1.39

0.80 to 2.42

Perinatal Death

2

78

2.71

0.12 to 63.84

Neonatal Death

2

75

0.19

0.02 to 1.53