L3: Multifetal Pregnancy Flashcards

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Def of Multifetal Pregnancy

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Pregnancy that results in > 1 fetus.

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Incidence of Multifetal Pregnancy

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Types of Multifetal Pregnancy

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  • Monozygotic Twins
  • Dizygotic Twins
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Percentage of Monozygotic Twins

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33%

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Synonyms of Monozygotic Twins

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Uniovular twins, identical twins or
homologous twins

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Incidence of Monozygotic Twins

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1/250 of deliveries

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Mechanism of Monozygotic Twins

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RF for Monozygotic Twins

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Not related to risk factors

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Characters of Monozygotic Twins

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They are similar in sex, morphological features, psychological & mental profile & HLA typing

  • Differ in finger prints, iris pattern & voice
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Percentage of Dizygotic Twins

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67%

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Synonyms of Dizygotic Twins

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Binovular twins, non-identical twins or
heterologous twins

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Incidence of Dizygotic Twins

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Varies according to risk factors

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Mechanism of Dizygotic Twins

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RF for Dizygotic Twins

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Related to certain risk factors

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Characters of Dizygotic Twins

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Sex & morphological features are as
any sisters or brothers

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Determination of zygosity

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RF for Dizygotic Twins

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Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

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  • Maternal
  • Fetal
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Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Maternal
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  • During pregnancy
  • During Labor
  • During Puerperium
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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • PROM
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  • 3 times more common than singleton pregnancy specially if associated è polyhydramnios or abnormal presentation.
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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • APH
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  • Due to placenta previa (due to large placenta encroaching on LUS) or placental abruption (due to higher incidence of PIH).
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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • PIH
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Usually of early onset.

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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Anemia
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Due to increased requirements & plasma expansion.

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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Malpresentation
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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Pressure Manifestations
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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Psychological
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Due to prolonged rest & hospitalization.

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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During labor

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Maternal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy During Puerperium

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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • IUFD
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  • More in monozygotic type than in dizygotic type due to less placental perfusion & increases chance of vascular connections.
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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Intrapartum Fetal Death
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Death of 1st fetus:
- Due to cord prolapse or locked twin.

Death of 2nd fetus:
- Due to excessive sedation, premature separation of placenta, hypoxia, constriction ring or operative manipulation.

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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • IUGR
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Due to relatively deficient resources that may affect one fetus > other.

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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • TTTS
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….

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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Increased Incidence of Congenital Anomalies
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  • Major anomalies develop in 2% & minor anomalies develop in 4% of twins.
  • Incidence in monozygotic type is twice that in dizygotic type.
  • Incidence increaeses in monoamniotic type.
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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • umbilical Cord Problems
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Fetal Complications of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Cerebral Palsy
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  • times more common in twins than in singleton pregnancy & it occurs due to single fetal demise, IUGR, discordant growth or TTTS.
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Fetal conditions unique to multifetal pregnancy

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  • Vanishing Twin syndrome
  • Single fetal Demise
  • Discordant Growth
  • TTTS
  • Conjoint Twins (Siamese twins or disomata)
  • Locked Twins
  • Retained 2nd Twin
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Def of Vanishing twin syndrome

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  • 1st trimesteric spontaneous loss or arrest of development è subsequent resorption of at least 1 embryo or fetus which was viable & previously confirmed ultrasonically.
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Dx of Vanishing twin syndrome

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  • Viable multifetal pregnancy is diagnosed by ultrasound in ist trimester & not confirmed on later ultrasound examination.
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Def of Single fetal demise

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  • Death of 1 fetus remote from term but pregnancy continues è ≥ 1 living fetus.
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Incidence of Single fetal demise

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6% of twins.

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RF for Single fetal demise

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Monochorionicity, same sex fetuses & weight discordancy.

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Complications of Single fetal demise

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Def of Discordant Growth

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Size inequality of fetuses that may be sign of pathological UGR in one fetus.

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Incidence of Discordant Growth

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10-15% of twins.

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Etiology of Discordant Growth

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Complications of Discordant Growth

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  • Increased incidence of congenital anomalies.
  • Physical & intellectual sequels late in life.
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Dx of Discordant Growth

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  • ≥ 15% difference in estimated fetal weight by ultrasound (larger twin is used as index)
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Def of TTTS

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  • Blood transfusion from one fetus (donor) to the other (recipient) due to presence of uncompensated intraplacental A-V shunts è preferential blood flow () 2 fetuses.
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Incidence of TTTS

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15% of monochorionic twins (it is rare in dichorionic twins).

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Pathology in TTTS

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Dx of TTTS

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Managment of TTTS

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Synonyms of Conjoint Twins

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Siamese twins or disomata

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Def of Conjoint Twins

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  • Twins bodies are fused in certain sites.
  • 0.5% of monozygotic twins & is more in female than male fetuses (3:1)
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Types of Conjoint Twins

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Dx of Conjoint Twins

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Managment of Conjoint Twins

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CS or vaginal delivery in extreme prematurity.

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Def of Locked Twins

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One fetus impedes descent & delivery of the other.

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Incidence of Locked Twins

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1/50000 of deliveries & it is more common in primigravidas.

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Types of Locked Twins

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Risks of Locked Twins

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Dx of Locked Twins

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Early diagnosis is rare but it must be anticipated.

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Prevention of Locked Twins

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By performing elective CS if 1st twin is breech & 2nd twin is cephalic.

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Managment of Locked Twins

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Managment of Locked Twins

  • Collision, impaction & compaction
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Managment of Locked Twins

  • Chin to chin interlocking
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Def of Retained 2nd Twin

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Failure of delivery of 2nd twin vaginally after delivery of 1st one for > 30 minutes.

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Risks of Retained 2nd Twin

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Managment of Retained 2nd Twin

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CS

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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy

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  • During Pregnancy
  • During Labor
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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • During Pregnancy
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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • Hx
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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • General Ex
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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • Abdominal Examination
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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • US
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US of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

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US of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • frequency
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Frequency:
- In dichorionic twins: Every 4-6 weeks.
- In monochorionic twins: Every 2 weeks.

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US of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • Value
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US of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • determination of Chorionicity & Amnionicity
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US of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • Lambda Sign
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US of Multifetal Pregnancy During pregnancy

  • T sign
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Dx of Multifetal Pregnancy During Labor

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DDx of Multifetal Pregnancy

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Other causes of oversized uterus.

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Prevention of Multifetal Pregnancy

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A) Proper use of vulation induction drugs.

B) Single embryo transfer in IVF programs è cryopreservation of other embryos.

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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy

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  • During pregnancy
  • During Labor
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • During Prenancy
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Adequate ANC
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  • As any high-risk pregnancy (visits are every 2 weeks till 28 weeks then every week till 36 weeks then hospitalization).
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • General Lines
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Observation
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy During Pregnancy

  • Selective Fetal Reduction
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Selective Fetal Redution in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Def
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Reduction of selected fetus or fetuses in dichorionic multifetal pregnancy to enhance survival of other fetuses.

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Selective Fetal Redution in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Time
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Performed at 9-12 weeks.

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Selective Fetal Redution in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Techniques
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Ultrasound guided KCI injection into heart or thorax of each selected fetus.

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Selective Fetal Termination in Multifetal Pregnancy

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Selective Fetal Termination in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Def
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Selective destruction of abnormal fetuses.

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Selective Fetal Termination in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Time
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  • Performed later in pregnancy than selective reduction (because anomalies are typically not discovered till 2nd trimester).
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Selective Fetal Termination in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Techniques
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a) Ultrasound guided intracardiac KCI injection.
b) Fetoscopic ligation or laser coagulation of umbilical cord.

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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Delivery
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy in Delivery

  • Time
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  • The ideal time for delivery of uncomplicated multifetal pregnancy is uncertain however, pregnancies shouldn’t go beyond 40 weeks because postmaturity is difficult to deal è in twin pregnancy.
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy in Delivery

  • Place
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In well-equipped hospital.

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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy in Delivery

  • Methods
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  • Vaginal or CS
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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Indications
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It is the rule in twin pregnancies unless CS is indicated.

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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Prerequesities
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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • managment of 1st stage
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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Managment of 2nd Stage
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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Delivery of 1st fetus
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Is according to ordinary rules of labor è avoidance of
AROM, difficult forceps or ventouse (if cephalic) & breech extraction (if breech).

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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • After Delivery of 1st fetus
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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • delivery of 2nd Fetus
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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is amniotic Sac (diamniotic twins & no ROM) & there is no fetal distress
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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is amniotic Sac (diamniotic twins & no ROM) & there is no fetal distress
  • Cephalic
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Moderate fundal pressure to guide head in birth canal then do AROM & leave for spontaneous delivery.

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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is amniotic Sac (diamniotic twins & no ROM) & there is no fetal distress
  • Breech
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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is amniotic Sac (diamniotic twins & no ROM) & there is no fetal distress
  • Oblique & Transverse
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  1. ECV or EPV then delivery as cephalic or breech.
  2. IPV on intact membrane during period of uterine quiescence then AROM followed by breech extraction.
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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is NO amniotic Sac (monoamniotic twins or ROM) or there is cord prolapse or fetal distress or if delivery of 2nd fetus is delayed > 1/2 an hour
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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is NO amniotic Sac (monoamniotic twins or ROM) or there is cord prolapse or fetal distress or if delivery of 2nd fetus is delayed > 1/2 an hour
  • Cephalic
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Cephalic presentation:
1. Head is engaged: Ventouse or forceps.
2. Head isn’t engaged: IPV followed by breech extraction.

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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is NO amniotic Sac (monoamniotic twins or ROM) or there is cord prolapse or fetal distress or if delivery of 2nd fetus is delayed > 1/2 an hour
  • Breech
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Breech extraction.

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Vaginal Delivery of 2nd Fetus in multifetal Pregnancy

  • If there is NO amniotic Sac (monoamniotic twins or ROM) or there is cord prolapse or fetal distress or if delivery of 2nd fetus is delayed > 1/2 an hour
  • Oblique or transverse
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IPV followed by breech extraction.

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Vaginal Delivery in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • managment of 3rd Stage
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CS in Multifetal Pregnancy

  • indications
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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Neonatal Care
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For detection & management of any complication.

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Managment of Multifetal Pregnancy

  • Postnatal Care
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  1. Observation of patient during puerperium.
  2. Contraception.
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Prognosis of Multifetal Pregnancy

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