We've got the answers to all of your questions about delivering twins, triplets, or more. If you're carrying more than one baby, chances are good you'll deliver early. Twins are usually born around 36 weeks -- four weeks early. Triplets arrive at about 33 weeks, and quads often make their debut at 31 weeks. The more babies a woman is carrying, the more likely it is that her uterus will swell, triggering contractions, says Brian Brost, M. An early due date isn't the only challenge to having multiples.
She was expecting a caesarean because both her twins were breech, but now one has turned and she could try a vaginal birth. So what are your plans for birth at the moment? You said you'd moved away from the caesarean as a kind of..? Well, I had always assumed that I would have a caesarean, really. And so I was quite shocked when the last scan was that the baby had turned round.
Back to Your pregnancy and baby guide. It's important to understand your birth options if you're expecting more than 1 baby. Twins and triplets are more likely to be born early and need special care after birth than single babies. It's a good idea to discuss your birth options with your midwife or consultant early on in your pregnancy. You'll normally be advised to give birth in a hospital, as there's a higher chance of complications with twins.
Congratulations on getting pregnant! Delivery costs vary widely across the United States, and even within individual cities, a report released Thursday reveals. The big differences in costs exist both for routine vaginal deliveries and for cesarean sections, according to data from Castlight Health , a health-care benefits information company that looked at prices in the nation's 30 largest metro areas.