Maternity Unit
Multiple Pregnancy
(0191) 282 9526 - Sandra Bosman, Midwife for Multiples
If you are expecting two or more babies at the same time, you have got a ‘multiple pregnancy’. This happens to about 1 in 80 women but fertility treatments significantly increase the chance of you having twins, triplets or even larger multiples. You’re also more likely to have a multiple pregnancy if you are older, if you already have other children and if twins run in your family.
Any pregnancy brings with it a mixture of worries and positive emotions for women, partners and other family members. With multiple pregnancies, it is particularly important that you are well prepared for the changes that will take place during the pregnancy and after the babies’ birth.
Some useful links for information:
Twins & Multiple Birth Association (TAMBA)
The Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) is a charity set up by parents of twins, triplets and higher multiples and interested professionals. Their campaigns, research and support services directly help thousands of parents and professionals meet the unique challenges that multiple birth families face.
Multiple Births Foundation
The Multiple Births Foundation (MBF) is an independent charity based at Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital in West London.
A vital resource to professionals and families alike, it aims to improve the care and support of multiple birth families through the education of all relevant professionals.
