So, the earlier you see a twin pregnancy, the earlier you can do an ultrasound and kind of diagnose what
type of twin pregnancy it is.
Often, the first
indication of a twin pregnancy is simply an abnormal AFP, triple screen or quad screen (different variations of the same test), especially when an ultrasound has not been performed to date the pregnancy or look for twins.
In comparison, it has been estimated that 75 %
of twin pregnancies in the United States were delivered by Cesarean section in 2008.
Schmitz T, Carnavalet Cde C, Azria E, Lopez E, Cabrol D, Goffinet F. «Neonatal
outcomes of twin pregnancy according to the planned mode of delivery.»
Some of the signs and symptoms
of a twin pregnancy only hint at the possibility, leading to further investigation for confirmation.
We all hear that the older we get, the harder it is to conceive, but advancing age may actually increase the
likelihood of a twin pregnancy, says Abdulla Al - Khan, MD, the director and chief of maternal and fetal medicine and surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey.
Local groups often have expectance or new moms group that you can attend now to get advice from moms who have recently have been through the
adventure of twin pregnancy.
PGS reduces the risk of multiple pregnancies because we can more confidently transfer one healthy embryo and therefore reduce the
incidence of twin pregnancies.
Coupling a large gestational age measurement with some of the other factors mentioned here would be a stronger
indication of a twin pregnancy or could add to your twin pregnancy symptoms.
Twins are a true blessing and although I never thought we would have twins, I couldn't imagine my life without them, or the
experience of my twin pregnancy.
The biggest
risk of twin pregnancy is preterm labor, according to Dr. Rosenn, but mothers of twins are also at risk for other conditions.
It's really important to have a care for a twin pregnancy when you know what type of twins you are meaning are they identical or are they fraternal twins that cares very different for those
types of twin pregnancies.
Thank you for watching I am now 33 weeks pregnant with twins, so this is my update about my 32nd
week of my twin pregnancy and a little story of how I thought my water broke!
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Even though measuring large for gestational age may be a sign
of a twin pregnancy, it is widely accepted that a second pregnancy «shows» sooner than a first pregnancy.
The amount of weight you gain and size of your uterus, as measured by the outward appearance of the «baby belly,» can be another indication
of a twin pregnancy, especially for first - time mothers.
In as many as 30 %
of twin pregnancies, the second twin simply fails to develop or demises very early.
Overall, it's best for a pregnant woman to make a plan with her own ob / gyn; delivery timing will vary from mom to mom, the type
of twin pregnancy, and how the babies are each developing.