Multiple Pregnancy Flashcards
What is the likelihood of multiple pregnancy in general population
1/80
which type of twins are more common
non identical
what are the highest risk twins
monochorionic
monoamniotic
what is rate of twins in IVF
depends on clinic in ninewells it is currently aroun 9 percent
what blastocysts are more likely to become twins
high quality
what are the main risks with twin pregnnacy
premature delivelry
worse pregnancy symptoms
more likely to miscarry
more likely to need c section, more severe preeclampsia, diabetes, thromoboembolic disease
what is the option to reduce the risks in a triplet pregnancy
selective termination
what is the biggest risk to the new twins
cerebral palsy risk is 6 times higher in twins
when is a selective termination done
wait until 12 weeks as may selectively miscarry naturally
what is the size of a normal uterus
7cm