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It is harder for the pregnant woman to carry a twin pregnancy.
It means more back pains, knee pains and stomach pains than with a singleton pregnancy.
But there are medical consequences of a twin pregnancy. https://twitter.com/talkgynae/status/1289498007684038656
It means more back pains, knee pains and stomach pains than with a singleton pregnancy.
But there are medical consequences of a twin pregnancy. https://twitter.com/talkgynae/status/1289498007684038656
Often the membranes rupture early leading to two prematurely born babies.
With the progress in premature nursery technology usually this is more of an annoyance than a danger.
With the progress in premature nursery technology usually this is more of an annoyance than a danger.
The mother could be recovered, but her twin babies are still cared for in the premature nursery until they are safe to be sent home.
Unfortunately there is a high rate of breech presentations, which usually means that a Cesarean section has to be done.
Unfortunately there is a high rate of breech presentations, which usually means that a Cesarean section has to be done.
There is a higher C-section rate with twin pregnancies because there are more potential complications that lead to emergency C-sections.
Women with twin pregnancies have a higher rate of diabetes, kidney problems with associated high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia.
Women with twin pregnancies have a higher rate of diabetes, kidney problems with associated high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia.
Often this requires hospitalization with bed rest to treat the pre-eclampsia.
When all has gone well, there is the sudden realization that having twins is a lot more work than a single baby.
When all has gone well, there is the sudden realization that having twins is a lot more work than a single baby.
You need a bigger baby carriage. You need two car seats etc.
But usually within 6 months the new parents learnt to accept the situation.
I still love twins tho
But usually within 6 months the new parents learnt to accept the situation.
I still love twins tho
