Fetal reduction in multifetal pregnancy-Medical, social & emotional aspects

 

Multifetal pregnancy is categorized as

-Twins

-Triplets

-Quadruplets

 

Triplets to be reduced to twins or singleton

This decision is easy

 

Pregnancy after secondary infertility treatment

If a couple already has a child then taking decision for fetal reduction can be somewhat easy

 

Pregnancy after primary infertility treatment

This decision is most difficult.

 

High risk in twins pregnancy

-Premature babies

-Low birth weight of babies

- High BP & sugar in mother

 -Advanced level NICU is required

-Ventilator support is required

 

Watch for milestones of baby

-Cognitive functions

-Behaviour functions

-Attention span

-Speech

 

Medical conditions of mother before pregnancy is a factor

-Hypertension

-Diabetes

 

Emotional aspect of fetal reduction should be considered with utmost care

 Cervical cerclage in twins pregnancy will reduce chances of preterm delivery

 

Complications of fetal reduction

-Spontaneous abortion of second twin

-Missed abortion of second twin

 

Discuss in detail with your Gynecologist before taking this delicate and important health decision

Consult Dr.Himani R Gupta for best pregnancy outcome.

By

Dr.Himani R Gupta

Gynaecologist & Obstetrician

Director-

Mother ‘n’ Care Clinic &

My Gynaec World

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