Multiple Pregnancy Flashcards

1
Q

What is the likelihood of multiple pregnancy in general population

A

1/80

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2
Q

which type of twins are more common

A

non identical

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3
Q

what are the highest risk twins

A

monochorionic

monoamniotic

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4
Q

what is rate of twins in IVF

A

depends on clinic in ninewells it is currently aroun 9 percent

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5
Q

what blastocysts are more likely to become twins

A

high quality

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6
Q

what are the main risks with twin pregnnacy

A

premature delivelry
worse pregnancy symptoms
more likely to miscarry
more likely to need c section, more severe preeclampsia, diabetes, thromoboembolic disease

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7
Q

what is the option to reduce the risks in a triplet pregnancy

A

selective termination

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8
Q

what is the biggest risk to the new twins

A

cerebral palsy risk is 6 times higher in twins

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9
Q

when is a selective termination done

A

wait until 12 weeks as may selectively miscarry naturally

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10
Q

what is the size of a normal uterus

A

7cm

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