Risks Of A Multiple Pregnancy

During a multiple pregnancy, both the mother and the fetuses run some risks. Is this the case for you? If so, this article will interest you and can help you know the aspects you need to pay attention to.

We are already mothers, we have faced a first or second pregnancy, but we never stop being afraid because we want our children to be formed healthy and strong. However, every pregnancy has its own risks.

There is a big difference between having just one baby or several in your womb.

According to science, multiple pregnancies are considered the most dangerous, as they can cause health problems for mom and babies. However, it is important to know that this is not always the case.

Surely you have known some women who have had twin, triplet or quadruplet births and the children were born healthy and strong.  Others less fortunate, however, have suffered some consequences and this leads us to fear that the same could happen to us.

Are you carrying out a multiple pregnancy?

Of course, when they told you, you were very concerned as the risks to children during multiple pregnancies are not unknown to society. We hear about it every day through the experience of other women. Even on the internet we find information that does not allow us to remain calm, that calm that is necessary throughout the gestation process.

Now you know a little about the risks that exist. Your case is certainly different! Below we talk about the risks that can occur in mothers and fetuses.

Risks of multiple pregnancies for the mother

• Hypertension . It occurs due to the effort that our body makes to give life to the embryos and, therefore, increases the blood pressure in the arteries.

• Moderate or in some cases serious anemia . This condition occurs because the number of our red blood cells is reduced as the iron from our body is absorbed by the fetuses.

• Gestational diabetes mellitus . The development of babies in our body requires more energy, so our doctor must strictly observe the amount of glucose in the blood, especially when the third trimester of pregnancy begins.

• Premature birth . It is almost certain that you will have a premature birth by the 37th week.

• Postpartum hemorrhage . During a multiple pregnancy, our uterus and placenta grow larger than normal; for this reason, excessive bleeding may occur following delivery.

• Cesareo . When we talk about a multiple pregnancy, we have to forget about natural childbirth, as fetuses are usually not in the right position. This depends on the limited space they have available.

• Miscarriage . The risk of spontaneously losing one of the children is latent.

Risks of multiple pregnancy for fetuses

• Premature birth . It is due to the fact that our uterus at some point is no longer able to support two or more fetuses.

• Growth retardation . It is very common for fetuses to have difficulty growing; usually only one can grow very well, while for the others it is more difficult.

• Congenital defects . In a multiple pregnancy the risk of anomalies is frequent.

• Underweight . Babies weigh little at birth and are often smaller than normal. For this reason, they are more likely to have disabilities that could be permanent, such as blindness, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation.

Taking into account all the risks to both the mother and the fetus, use these notions to adopt more and better care. Our body is prepared to have one child at a time and for this reason we need to be more careful in the case of a multiple pregnancy.

Trust in the progress of science: nowadays any risk can be addressed quickly and satisfactorily. If there are any complications during pregnancy, your doctor will have the solution. Remember, however, that frequent checkups must be scheduled.

Start preparing your body right away, eat very well, follow every advice of the specialist to the letter; your body will need a lot of vitamin and iron supplements. Avoid the risks!