Multiple pregnancies are less likely to go to full-term (40 weeks) than single pregnancies. Twin births may take place at 37 weeks, triplets at 34 weeks. In a 2008 Tamba survey, only 43% of twin pregnancies and 1.5% of triplet pregnancies lasted
associated with having twins or triplets. The new guidance from NICE also hopes to bring down the numbers of twins and triplets who need neonatal and specialist care at birth.This advice has been welcomed by the Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba
The number of twins being born into UK families has reached a record high.According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were 11,505 multiple births in 2011, a third more than a decade ago and the most since records began in 1940.The
Mothers of multiple births are almost twice as likely to suffer Post Natal Depression than mums of single children, according to research from Tamba, the Twins and Multiple Births Association. Mother of triplets, Maggie Couston, also a Clinical
If you're expecting twins or more - you may be thinking about upgrading to a bigger family car.Here's the good news: Kia Motors is offering a unique deal to parents of multiple births until the end of 2007. The special offer has been introduced
G is a hormone present in your blood or urine from 10 days after conception. If you're having a multiple birth, your HcG levels will increase rapidly, peaking at approximately 10 weeks. An early sonogram isn't a foolproof way to tell if you're having
possible labour complications that can arise if the twins share the same blood flow from the placenta.But for non-identical twins, you can plan for a normal birth.Other factors include the position of the first baby (a breech baby will mean a C
.©Tamba 2009 tamba.org.uk is a great information source for mulitple pregnancies. Visit their website to download their free booklet The Healthy Multiple Pregnancy Guide.
or a termination, there is usually no increase in the risk of cervical weakness unless you have had multiple operations (more than three).The cervix can also open without contractions if there is extra pressure, caused by too much fluid in the womb or a
one baby in there – eeek! Visit our Twins or more section if your scan reveals you’ve got a multiple pregnancy.This Week Everything you need to know about the first trimester. Plus, visit our Ask babyexpert section for the answers to common
