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1. www.nhs.uk › giving-birth-to-twins-or-moreGiving birth to twins or more - NHS

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   Giving birth to twins or more. 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.

2. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng137Recommendations | Twin and triplet pregnancy | Guidance - NICE

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   Sep 4, 2019 · Explain to women with an uncomplicated twin pregnancy planning their mode of birth that planned vaginal birth and planned caesarean section are both safe choices for them and their babies if all of the following apply:

3. www.rcog.org.uk › for-the-public › browse-ourMultiple pregnancy: having more than one baby | RCOG

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   More than a third of women having twins who plan a vaginal birth will go on to need a caesarean birth. If the baby nearest to your cervix is bottom-down (breech) towards the end of the pregnancy, a caesarean birth is usually recommended.

4. www.nhsinform.scot › twins-and-multiple-birthsTwins and multiple births | Ready Steady Baby! - NHS inform

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   • How Pregnancy and Birth Are Different
   • How Your Babies Lie in The Womb
   • Giving Birth to Twins Or Triplets
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   If you’re having more than one baby: 1. you’ll get extra care during pregnancy 2. your babies are more likely to be born early 3. you’re more likely to have morning sickness because of the extra pregnancy hormones – speak to your midwife if this becomes troublesome 4. the birth can sometimes be more complicated Around half of women having twins giv...

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   The most common way for twins to lie is both with their heads down – the best for birth. There’s not a lot of room in your womb, so it’s quite common for one or both babies to be feet or bottom down (breech). Some babies lie across your womb (transverse lie) and if this is the case with the first twin to be born, you’ll need a caesarean section. If...

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   You may be asked to think about having a planned caesarean section to prevent issues for you and your babies. This is more likely if one or both twins is in a position that would make a vaginal birth difficult. If you’re having twins and a vaginal delivery your obstetrician may suggest you have an epidural: 1. for pain relief should the second twin...

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   Feeding twins can be hard work whether you choose to breastfeed, formula feed or a mixture of both. They often have different feeding patterns, just like any other 2 babies. How you feed your babies is your choice and whatever you decide your midwife is there to help you.

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   Translations and alternative formats of this information are available from Public Health Scotland. They have prepared different leaflets, including: 1. Formula feeding: how to feed your baby safely. Available in English, Easy Read, Arabic, Polish, Romanian, Slovak and Urdu. 2. Formula feeding: how to feed your baby safely in English (Audio) 3. Rea...

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5. www.uhsussex.nhs.uk › giving-birth › multiplesBirthing twins and multiples - University Hospitals Sussex ...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · If you are pregnant with twins or more babies, a hospital birth in a consultant led unit, is recommended. Twins and multiples are often born early and may need special care after birth. In many cases you still have a choice about how you would like to give birth.

6. patient.info › pregnancy › multiple-pregnancy-twinsMultiple Pregnancy | Twins and Triplets - Patient

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   Oct 10, 2024 · By far the most common type of multiple pregnancy is a twin pregnancy, when there are two babies. Having three babies in the same pregnancy is known as triplets and having four is known as quadruplets. It is very rare to have more than four. How common is multiple pregnancy?

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   Can you have two babies at the same time?

   • A multiple pregnancy is the term used when you are expecting two or more babies at the same time (twins, triplets or more). It happens in about one in 60 pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy is more common as you get older or if you have fertility treatment. Will my babies be identical or non-identical?

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   Do you have a healthy pregnancy if you have twins or triplets?

   • Most women who are having twins or triplets have a healthy pregnancy and will give birth to healthy babies. However, complications are more common and you will be offered extra care during your pregnancy.

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   Can you give birth if you're pregnant with twins?

   • If you are pregnant with twins you have a 60 in 100 (60%) chance of going into labour and giving birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy. If you are pregnant with triplets you have a 75 in 100 (75%) chance of going into labour and giving birth before 35 weeks.

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   What is a multiple pregnancy?

   • A multiple pregnancy means you are having more than one baby at the same time. This is most commonly twins, but may includes triplets, or, rarely, more. This information is for you if you are having a multiple pregnancy. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends. It focuses on twin and triplet pregnancies.

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   Can you have a vaginal birth with twins?

   • You're more likely to have a vaginal birth if the first twin is in a head-down position. But there may be medical reasons why a vaginal birth is not recommended. If you have had a caesarean section before, for example, it's not usually recommended that you have a vaginal birth with twins. As with any vaginal birth, you may need an assisted birth.

   Giving birth to twins or more - NHS

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   What happens if you have a multiple birth?

   • Multiple births are hard work in pregnancy but can also be tough afterwards. Tiredness, baby blues and postnatal depression may all be more marked in mothers of multiple babies. Babies from multiple pregnancies have a higher chance of needing to go to the special care baby unit (SCBU) or neonatal intensive care (NICU).

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8. www.nice.org.uk › guidance › ng137Context | Twin and triplet pregnancy | Guidance - NICE

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   Sep 4, 2019 · Guidance. Next. Context. Twins or triplets occur in approximately 1 in 60 pregnancies (16 in every 1,000 women giving birth in 2015 had a multiple birth), and 3% of live-born babies are from multiple gestations. The incidence of multiple births has risen in the past 30 years.