This condition can
occur with multiple pregnancies (twins or triplets), congenital anomalies (problems that exist when the baby is born), or gestational diabetes.
The article warns extended use of IVF increases the risk of harm,
with multiple pregnancies associated with complications for mothers and infants, and even single babies born through IVF, who have worse outcomes than those conceived naturally.
Unfortunately,
with a multiples pregnancy you have a higher risk of the babies arriving early, so the NICU is something you'll want to learn about to prepare for delivery day.
* Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction (MFPR)-- In an effort to reduce the risk of maternal and fetal complications associated
with multiple pregnancies, some parents decide to abort some of the fetuses.
Women
with a multiple pregnancy are usually seen more regularly by midwives or doctors than those with singleton pregnancies because of the higher risks of complications.
As preterm birth is such a risk for women
with multiple pregnancies, it has been suggested that these women should be encouraged to follow a high - calorie diet to increase the birth weights of the babies.