Multiple pregnancy

Question 1

What are the complications of Multiple Pregnancy during the pregnancy? (give 3)

Answer 1

Multiple pregnancy - complications during pregnancy:
- Polyhydramnios.
- Pre-eclampsia.
- Anaemia is more common.
- Antenatal haemorrhage.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Operative delivery.

Question 2

What are the Fetal complications of Multiple pregnancy? (give 3)

Answer 2

Fetal complications of Multiple pregnancy:
- Perinatal mortality.
- Prematurity.
- Fetal growth restriction.
- Malformation rates are higher.
- Twin-to-Twin transfusion.

Question 3

What are the complications of labour associated with Multiple pregnancy? (give 3)

Answer 3

• Postpartum haemorrhage.
• Malpresentation.
• Cord prolapse.
• Placental abruption.
• Cord entanglement.
• Vasa praevia rupture.