Researchers found that 37 weeks seems to be the sweet spot for twins with two placentas (the most
common twin pregnancy); the risk of newborn death (defined as death up to four weeks after delivery) and stillbirth was roughly even until 37 weeks, which is when the risks of pregnancy start to outweigh the benefits and a mother should consider delivering.
Read through our list of the most
common twin pregnancy symptoms and signs, especially if you have an inkling that you might be carrying more than one baby!
Early detection of
common twin pregnancy problems — such as preeclampsia and preterm labor — can make a HUGE difference in helping you make it as far as possible in your twin pregnancy.
Not exact matches
More than we would like, but it is a
common occurrence with
twin pregnancies.
Educate yourself about the most
common risks and complications of
twin pregnancies, but don't obsess about all the things that can go wrong.
Preterm Labor Preterm labor is probably the most
common complication found in
twin and multiple
pregnancies.
This is more
common in identical
twin pregnancies or if your baby's umbilical cord is longer than normal.
Here are some of the more
common signs and symptoms of a
twin pregnancy.
The most
common fertility drug risks are conceiving a multiple
pregnancy (like
twins or triplets or more) and developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
4) High HCG levels This is a tricky, but
common early sign of
twins in
pregnancy.
While miscarriage in the first trimester is
common in any
pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage while you're pregnant with
twins is even higher.
However, it's even more
common in
twin pregnancies, so it's something you need to watch out for.
There are many complications of
pregnancy that are unique to
twins, and other complications that are much more
common with
twins.
Twins typically live healthy lives, Adsashi said, but many of the serious medical complications of
pregnancy and fetal development — such as preterm birth or low birth weight — are more
common and difficult in
twin pregnancies compared to in singleton ones.
Conditions unique to
twin pregnancies include
twin to
twin transfusion (TTTS), which is a fairly
common and potentially devastating complication of
pregnancy.
Back pain is believed to be more
common in
twin pregnancies [18].
Diastasis is
common in moms who have repeated
pregnancies, are older than 35, or deliver
twins, multiples, or a baby with a high birth weight.