Finding out you are having more than one baby can be exciting and special, but also sometimes overwhelming.All multiple pregnancies have a higher risk of complications, and therefore you will have extra appointments and scans to make sure you and your babies are well.If your babies share a placenta, it will be recommended that you have scans every two weeks, and if they each have their own placenta scans will be every four weeks.You are likely to have your babies earlier than 40 weeks. Many twins are born vaginally although it may be recommended that they are born by caesarean section.You will have plenty of support from your maternity team throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Finding out you are having more than one baby can be exciting and special, but also sometimes overwhelming.
All multiple pregnancies have a higher risk of complications, and therefore you will have extra appointments and scans to make sure you and your babies are well.
If your babies share a placenta, it will be recommended that you have scans every two weeks, and if they each have their own placenta scans will be every four weeks.
You are likely to have your babies earlier than 40 weeks. Many twins are born vaginally although it may be recommended that they are born by caesarean section.
You will have plenty of support from your maternity team throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.
