IVF and other infertility procedures have increased the chances of having twins.
Farah Khan infact had triplets.
If you are undergoing infertility treatment, and opt for twin pregnancy, then be sure you keep the following in mind -
1. Premature birth: About 60 percent of twins are born prematurely at an average of 35 weeks.
2. Low birthweight: More than half of twins are born at less than 5 ½ pounds.
This increases their risk to health problems.
3. Cesarean section: Women who carry multiples may be more likely to need Caesarean sections.
4. Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS): About 10 percent of identical twins who share a placenta develop TTTS, which occurs when a connection between the two babies' blood vessels in the placenta causes one baby to get too much blood flow and the other too little.
5. Pre-eclampsia: Women expecting twins are more than twice as likely to develop pre-eclampsia, which is a combination of high blood pressure, protein in the urine and generalized swelling that can be dangerous for mother and baby.
6. Gestational diabetes: This pregnancy-related form of diabetes can cause the baby to grow especially large, increasing the risk of injuries to mother and baby during vaginal birth. Babies may also have breathing and other problems during the newborn period.
Twins are a wonderful blessing from God.. but be sure you are ready to take care of them - physically, emotionally and financially.
- Dr.Mayuri Assudani
(Gynaecologsit and Infertility Consultant)
Farah Khan infact had triplets.
If you are undergoing infertility treatment, and opt for twin pregnancy, then be sure you keep the following in mind -
1. Premature birth: About 60 percent of twins are born prematurely at an average of 35 weeks.
2. Low birthweight: More than half of twins are born at less than 5 ½ pounds.
This increases their risk to health problems.
3. Cesarean section: Women who carry multiples may be more likely to need Caesarean sections.
4. Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS): About 10 percent of identical twins who share a placenta develop TTTS, which occurs when a connection between the two babies' blood vessels in the placenta causes one baby to get too much blood flow and the other too little.
5. Pre-eclampsia: Women expecting twins are more than twice as likely to develop pre-eclampsia, which is a combination of high blood pressure, protein in the urine and generalized swelling that can be dangerous for mother and baby.
6. Gestational diabetes: This pregnancy-related form of diabetes can cause the baby to grow especially large, increasing the risk of injuries to mother and baby during vaginal birth. Babies may also have breathing and other problems during the newborn period.
Twins are a wonderful blessing from God.. but be sure you are ready to take care of them - physically, emotionally and financially.
- Dr.Mayuri Assudani
(Gynaecologsit and Infertility Consultant)
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