30/05/2023
Multiple pregnancies 👶👶👶
Those of you will know me, will know that I have triplets
They are of course a total blessing, but I wouldn't want to repeat the pregnancy or early days again in a hurry 😴👵
The facts about multiple pregnancies
Increased pregnancy symptoms: Women carrying multiples may experience more severe pregnancy symptoms such as severe morning sickness, persistent heartburn and indigestion, swelling in ankles, varicose veins, shortness of breath, backache, pelvic pain, and exhaustion. The pelvic floor is also put under strain and may increase the risk of bladder and bowel dysfunction and prolapse.
Anaemia: Women carrying more than one baby are at a higher risk of developing anaemia.
Diastasis recti: Although all pregnant women will experience diastasis as a normal effect of pregnancy, it is often much more significant when you are carrying multiples
Pre-eclampsia: This condition, characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, can occur in pregnant women. Gestational diabetes is also more common in women carrying multiples.
Blood clots: Pregnant women, particularly those carrying multiples, have a higher risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Complications: Women with multiple pregnancies may be more likely to have premature labour and require caesarean section, or assisted birth. There is also a higher chance of experiencing heavier bleeding after birth.
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS): In monochorionic twin pregnancies (twins sharing a placenta), an imbalance in blood flow may occur leading to growth restriction and possible harm to the babies.
Baby loss: The risk of losing a baby is higher in multiple pregnancies due to complications such as chromosome abnormalities, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), selective fetal growth restriction, premature birth, and associated complications.
