What are the Risks?
It is also important to know what are the risks that a mother could face if ever they will have a multiple pregnancy. Here are just some of the things that every woman should be aware of:
Anemia
If a mother is carrying more than one baby, the nutritional needs also increase to sustain them. That is why there’s a great chance of the mother becoming prone to developing anemia, especially if her diet isn’t balanced and appropriate.
High blood pressure
There’s also a bigger chance for mothers who are carrying multiples to experience higher blood pressure during pregnancy. It is always important to have regular check-ups with your doctor.
Premature babies and miscarriage
Another risk factor that a mother could experience is having premature babies or a miscarriage. Again, it’s harder to sustain more than one baby during pregnancy, so there’s always a chance of miscarriage if one of them doesn’t get enough nutrition. If both of them do survive, there’s also a chance for them to be birthed prematurely.
Cesarean Delivery
Having a normal vaginal delivery is definitely possible if you’re having twins. But, in most cases, it’s a lot safer to have a C-section delivery especially if the first baby is not facing head down. Even during normal delivery, the doctors are ready to operate in case an emergency happens.
Postpartum hemorrhage
Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when a mother heavily bleeds inside her uterus after giving birth. If a mother is delivering multiples, there’s definitely a higher chance of this from happening.
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