Multiple births
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Multiple birth - triplets or more
If you are pregnant with triplets or more, the birth will need careful planning. The main risk is that they will be born prematurely. Find out more here.
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Types of multiple pregnancy
Multiple pregnancies, including triplets and more, are rare but require lots of support. Find out about the different types of multiple pregnancy here.
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Multiple pregnancy (triplets or more)
Learning you're pregnant with triplets or more can be a shock, but overall, most parents find having multiple babies to be a positive experience.
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Pregnant with twins
Information on being pregnant with twins including antenatal care, potential risks and where you should give birth.
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Raising multiple babies
Raising multiple babies - triplets or more - involves planning, hard work, and well-designed routines. But with support, raising multiples does get easier.
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Feeding multiple babies
Feeding multiple babies, such as triplets or more, can be challenging at first, but even breastfeeding is possible with some expert help.
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Giving birth to twins
Information on giving birth to twins including where you should give birth, birthing options and what happens if your babies are born early.
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Twins, triplets and multiples
If you are having twins, triplets or more, find out everything you need to know about your pregnancy, the birth, feeding and raising your babies.
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Raising twins
Once your twins arrive, you'll be busy looking after looking after them. Get some practical advice on getting your twins to sleep, what the 'twin bond' is and dealing with sibling rivalry.
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Types of twins
There are two types of twins - fraternal twins and identical twins. Learn more about the difference between the types and about twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
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Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preterm birth for women with a single baby (not multiple birth) | Cochrane
Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preterm birth for women with a single baby (not multiple birth)
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Elective birth of women with an uncomplicated twin pregnancy from 37 weeks' gestation | Cochrane
The optimal timing of birth for women with a twin pregnancy is uncertain, with clinical support for both elective delivery at 37 weeks' gestation (either by induction of labour or caesarean birth), and for waiting for labour to start spontaneously (expectant management).
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Nutritional advice for improving outcomes in multiple pregnancies | Cochrane
In multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets and more), the metabolic rate of the mother is greater than in women who are carrying a single baby so that a high-calorie diet may also help maintain the mother's nutritional state. Multiple pregnancies have a higher risk of complications for women and their babies than do single pregnancies. In particular, poor growth of the babies in the womb, premature birth, and low birthweights are more common.
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Surgery for choanal atresia | Cochrane
Congenital (present from birth) choanal atresia is a rare abnormality characterized by narrowing or blockage of one or both sides of the nasal airway. It has an incidence of between 1 in 5000 and 1 in 8000 births and is two times more common in females. Choanal atresia is treated by surgery, which aims to open the nasal airway sufficiently, avoid harm to any structure in development and result in a low rate of restenosis (renarrowing) after the operation. The procedure should ideally enable the shortest possible surgery and hospitalization time, and minimize morbidity and mortality. Many different techniques and approaches have been described.
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Folic acid supplements before conception and in early pregnancy (up to 12 weeks) for the prevention of birth defects | Cochrane
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Folic acid supplements before conception and in early pregnancy (up to 12 weeks) for the prevention of birth defects | Cochrane
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Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate | Cochrane
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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Planned caesarean section for a twin pregnancy | Cochrane
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Planned early delivery versus expectant management for twins who are in the same amniotic sac during pregnancy (monoamniotic twins) | Cochrane
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