Multiple Pregnancy

Question 1

What is the likelihood of multiple pregnancy in general population

Answer 1

1/80

Question 2

which type of twins are more common

Answer 2

non identical

Question 3

what are the highest risk twins

Answer 3

monochorionic

monoamniotic

Question 4

what is rate of twins in IVF

Answer 4

depends on clinic in ninewells it is currently aroun 9 percent

Question 5

what blastocysts are more likely to become twins

Answer 5

high quality

Question 6

what are the main risks with twin pregnnacy

Answer 6

premature delivelry
worse pregnancy symptoms
more likely to miscarry
more likely to need c section, more severe preeclampsia, diabetes, thromoboembolic disease

Question 7

what is the option to reduce the risks in a triplet pregnancy

Answer 7

selective termination

Question 8

what is the biggest risk to the new twins

Answer 8

cerebral palsy risk is 6 times higher in twins

Question 9

when is a selective termination done

Answer 9

wait until 12 weeks as may selectively miscarry naturally

Question 10

what is the size of a normal uterus

Answer 10

7cm