She had acid reflux that left her unable to eat much. Her doctors told her to eat whatever she could tolerate and leave it at that. She gained 20 pounds during the pregnancy.
Her babies were born healthy at 32 weeks. In many respects, moms of triplets will have more intense symptoms during pregnancy.
Maria Damjan, a mother of 2-year-old triplets and a 4-year-old girl, says she felt her uterus expanding the day she found out about her triplet pregnancy. She remembers needing maternity clothes at week eight. That was about three months earlier than she needed them with her first child. She remembers the swelling being so painful that she would not let anyone touch her. Showers gave her temporary relief.
Water retention is normal. But it can also be a sign of preeclampsia , a life-threatening condition. Some women choose to wear maternity belts for extra support. You may need to take frequent breaks from activity.
One of his patients, Laurena Liu, stopped running around 18 weeks into her pregnancy. But she recalls taking a spin class the day she went to the hospital. She recommends women who are pregnant with triplets stay active for as long as they can. Damjan, who describes herself as a health nut, says she was used to exercising regularly. Error: This is required. Error: Not a valid value.
If you are pregnant with triplets or more, the birth will need careful planning. The main risk with carrying multiples is that they will be born prematurely. Your medical team will help you decide where and when your babies will be born. To plan the birth of triplets or more, your medical team will weigh the risks of premature birth against the risks to both you and your babies of continuing the pregnancy. Generally, the longer your babies can stay in your uterus, the better.
A normal pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. The average length of a pregnancy for triplets is 32 weeks and for quadruplets 30 weeks. A caesarean section is usually considered safest when there are 3 or more babies.
Giving birth to triplets or more vaginally is very rare and not recommended because of the higher risk of labour complications and infant mortality. Since almost all triplets or more will be born prematurely , they will need special care - for example, in a neonatal intensive care unit.
It is important that the birth is planned in a hospital that has all the facilities that both you and the babies will need. In about 3 out of 4 cases, women who are pregnant with triplets will go into labour naturally before 35 weeks.
The signs and symptoms are the same as with normal labour, including:. Contact your medical team immediately if you have any signs of preterm labour. It may be possible to slow down or stop the labour.
Twins are the most common and occur in about 1 out of every pregnancies, while triplets occur in 1 out of every 10, One of the primary reasons for this is that multiple fetuses often mean shorter pregnancies. With a single fetus, the normal gestation period is weeks. With twins, this drops down to about 35 weeks and 32 weeks for triplets. Bear in mind that these are just averages, and your gestation period may be different.
Since multiples often deliver early, you should expect that your babies will weigh less. For example, the average singleton baby weighs about 7. It is important to attempt to delay delivery to minimize the risks of premature delivery. Ultrasound examinations in the second trimester can identify some birth defects.
Assessment of fetal growth by ultrasound every three to four weeks during the second half of pregnancy is commonly performed. A neonatal intensive care unit nursery should be available to provide immediate and comprehensive support to premature newborns.
Cesarean Section Vaginal delivery of twins may be safe in some circumstances. Many twins can be delivered vaginally if the presenting infant is in the head first position. Most triplets will be delivered by Cesarean section. Appropriate anesthesia and neonatal support are essential, whether delivery is performed vaginally or requires Cesarean section. Delivery of multiples requires planning by the entire medical team and availability of full intensive care support following birth.
Psychosocial Effects of Multiples on a Family Although many women with a multiple pregnancy do well, their families may experience significant stress.
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