Medical Complications With Identical Twins

Twin pregnancy: What twins or multiples mean for mom

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For example: Premature birth. The more babies you're carrying, the less likely you are to carry your pregnancy to term. If you have... Gestational diabetes. If you're carrying multiples, you're at increased risk of gestational diabetes. This condition... High …

Multiple Birth: Twins, Triplets, Complications & Symptoms

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These can include: Severe nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). Rapid weight gain in the first trimester of pregnancy. Sore or very tender breasts. High human chorionic …

Monochorionic twins | Birth defects & complications

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Cord entanglement. In the case of cord entanglement, physicians may recommend delivery …

Mono/Di Twins: Definitions, Risks, and More - Healthline

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Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) - Hopkins …

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In complicated cases of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), minimally invasive surgery can offer the best chance of having two healthy babies. This surgery, known as …

6 Known Risks Linked With Twin Births - WebMD

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Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) occurs in identical twins or multiples when the blood vessels of the babies’ shared placenta are connected causing one twin to transfer …

Twin Pregnancy Complications

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Twin Pregnancy Complications Monochorionic Twins Twin Pregnancy Complications Watch on A single placenta normally supports a single fetus. When the situation arises in …

Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence …

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Twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS) is a form of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) that can complicate monochorionic twin pregnancies. In a …

Pregnant With Identical Twins - Verywell Family

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While they do not face the complications of MoMo twins mentioned above, about 5 to 15 percent of monochorionic twins develop abnormal blood vessels within the …

Identical Twins: How They Develop and How They Are …

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When carrying multiples, the parent is at higher risk of pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, anemia, preeclampsia, and miscarriage. …