Complications of pregnancy may be encountered during pregnancy

There are complications when pregnant with twins can be encountered in the months of pregnancy and also during childbirth. Therefore, you should pay attention to your health during this period.

Being pregnant with twins is a great pleasure. However, behind the joy there will be a lot of anxiety because twins means you will face more problems during pregnancy.

9 complications of twin pregnancy you may experience

Preterm birth

Preterm labor is labor before the 37th week of pregnancy. Usually, the length of pregnancy will decrease if you are pregnant with twins or multiple pregnancies. Most single pregnancies last about 39 weeks, twins about 36 weeks, triplets about 32 weeks , quartets about 30 weeks, and fifths about 29 weeks.

According to the American Pregnancy Association, nearly 60% of twins are premature. For triplets, this number goes up to 90%.

Low birth weight

Premature babies are usually underweight (less than 2.5 kg). The child's body and organ system are still not fully developed. Therefore, caring for a premature baby will be more difficult because the baby needs support to suck, breathe, stay warm and fight infections.

Underweight babies are also at high risk for long-term problems such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, vision loss, and hearing loss.

If a baby is born before 28 weeks , the baby will be more vulnerable. Some organs are not even able to function outside of the uterus. These cases require special care.

Preeclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is one of the most common complications of twins. According to WebMD , having twins puts you at twice as much risk of pre-eclampsia as a single pregnancy. Studies have shown that the reason for this condition may be due to the increased weight of the placenta.

This condition can cause symptoms like high blood pressure; high protein concentration in urine; swelling of the legs, ankles, hands, or face; headache; blurred vision; tired; Breath fast; stomachache… You are also prone to bruising and not able to withstand strong light.

Intrauterine developmental delay syndrome (IUGR)

Even if you're pregnant with multiple pregnancies, your baby's development can go as normal as a single pregnancy up to a certain point.

If you are pregnant with twins, your baby's development will begin to slow down between 30 and 32 weeks. .

Intrauterine developmental delay usually occurs because the placenta is unable to meet the nutritional needs of the fetus. Your doctor will monitor the development of the fetus with an ultrasound of the fetus and measure your abdomen to give the most appropriate advice.

Gestational diabetes

The high risk of gestational diabetes  during twins is a result of the development of the two placenta that increases resistance to insulin and increases hormonal changes during pregnancy.

If you have gestational diabetes, your baby can grow too big. This will increase your risk of complications during the delivery and force you to have a caesarean section. Your baby may also experience breathing problems and hypoglycemia shortly after birth.

Gestational diabetes is more common in women carrying more than one baby. If you have gestational diabetes, your doctor will monitor you closely. Chances are you'll be able to control your blood sugar with diet and exercise, but some women will also require insulin injections or medication. Poorly controlled diabetes can have serious consequences for you and your baby.

Young placenta

Complications of placental abruption occurs when the placenta detached from the uterine wall before delivery. Having multiple pregnancies can triple the risk of premature placenta.

Premature placenta can occur at any time in the second half of pregnancy, especially during the third trimester. This can cause problems with growth, premature birth, or stillbirth .

With multiple pregnancies, premature placenta ablation can occur as soon as the first baby is born normally and the other may need a cesarean section.

Miscarriage

Women who are pregnant with twins are more likely to lose a baby. This condition is also known as twin disappearance syndrome.

If this is the case, a pregnancy will disappear or a miscarriage occurs . Such a situation usually occurs in the first trimester, but is still at risk in the months to come. You may not even be aware of your own condition as it does not cause bleeding.

There is a possibility of a cesarean section

With twins, birth is usually possible if the first baby is near the cervix and head down. If the baby is in an unfavorable position, the doctor may order a cesarean delivery to ensure safety for you and your baby.

In other cases, complications after the first baby is born can often cause you to have a caesarean on your second baby. If you have more babies, you will need a cesarean section to avoid danger.

Twin blood transfusion syndrome

Twin blood transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare, but serious, twin pregnancy complication. The syndrome occurs in identical twins (identical twins of the same egg) when blood flows from one baby to another through the placenta. The blood donor fetus is at risk for anemia, dehydration and underdevelopment, while the fetus receiving blood may have heart failure and high blood pressure.

According to BabyCenter , about 10-15% of twins with the same egg will experience this.

Twin transfusion syndrome can be treated with laser surgery to sever the connection between the blood vessels of the two fetuses.

Prevent complications of twins

Identifying twins early and whether babies have the same egg will give your doctor plenty of time to detect, monitor, and treat any possible twin pregnancy complications. incurred.

In addition, you should also pay attention to the following issues to experience the safest months of pregnancy:

Regular check-ups during pregnancy;

Understand the signs of possible complications;

Change appropriate nutrition during pregnancy;

Drink enough water every day;

Exercise during pregnancy with light exercises like yoga, walking, pilates or swimming;

Your doctor may ask you to have bed pregnancies at some point in your pregnancy to prevent complications of dangerous twins. However, without a prescription from your doctor, you should not do this.

Some pregnant women who are pregnant with twins experience a pretty good pregnancy. They do not face any risks or complications. However, learning about the complications of twins is still extremely essential to ensure the health of you and your baby.

Wish you will have a square mother!