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Pregnant with Twins

  • 23-04-2024 12:02PM
    #1
    mikeoc85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭


    hi all, have been trying to research online but finding it difficult to find answers


    wife is pregnant with twins and we’re not really sure what the risk percentages etc are. We have two little ones at home and all was very straightforward but with twins it’s very hard to know at what stage is the greatest risk etc


    anyone know what the likelihood is of a failed pregnancy in comparison with a normal pregnancy?


    I realise anything shred here isn’t medical advice



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  • #2
    shesty
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,918 Mod ✭✭✭✭shesty


    I doubt anyone can really answer that.It's probably got a lot of variables - how far along is she, does she have any pre-existing conditions, has anything problematic been identified in scans on either twin.....

    My own limited knowledge suggests they tend to take twins out early and they seem to be mostly done by C-section, but that is anecdotal to be honest, and outside of that it seems to be case of monitor as it goes along and see how it goes.



  • #3
    This is it
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,202 ✭✭✭This is it


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122076647#Comment_122076647

    Same as yourself, anecdotal, but we were told the risk is generally higher between 16-24 weeks. It's also dependent on the type of twins, and of course the rest you mentioned.

    We're at 23 weeks with monochorionic twins and all going well so far. Other half is seen every 2 weeks now to check progress, and monitor for any issues.



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