Twins Flashcards
1
Q
These are _____ Twins?
A
Monochorionic/Diamniotic
2
Q
These are ______ Twins?
A
Dichorionic/Diamiotic
3
Q
These are ______ Twins?
A
Monochorionic/Monoamniotic
4
Q
These are _______ Twins?
A
Conjoined Twins
5
Q
What are some risks of Mono/Mono Twins?
A
- Birth weight differences.
- Umbilical cord entanglement or compression.
- Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
- Increased risk of birth defects in each twin.
6
Q
What is the term gestation of twins?
A
37 Weeks
7
Q
What are twins on the referral guidelines NZ (2007)?
A
Transfer of care
8
Q
Twin pregnancy can have an increase chance of what complications?
A
- Pre-term labour
- Low birth weight
- Placental abruption
- IUGR
- Preeclampsia
- Malpresentation
- PPH
- Caesarean Section
9
Q
After the Birth of Twin A What could Occur with Twin B?
A
Flip in to breech presentation
