Multiple Pregnancy

Question 1

Multiple Pregnancy Definition

Answer 1

Dizygotic
Monozygotic
-Dichorionic (split at 3days)/Monochorionic (4-7 days)
-Diamniotic (4-7 days)/Monoamniotic (8-12 days)

Question 2

Multiple Pregnancy Incidence

Answer 2

3.5/1000 births

Question 3

Multiple Pregnancy RFs

Answer 3

PHx, maternal FHx, increasing maternal age, racial origin, assisted conception

Question 4

Multiple Pregnancy Presentation

Answer 4

Usually picked up on USS

-Early symptoms may include hyperemesis and other exaggerated pregnancy symptoms