Twins and More

Families expecting more than one baby often find themselves joyous yet concerned about the coming months. The majority of multiple pregnancies have a happy outcome but the chance of complications is increased, compared to pregnancies with one baby. Complications may include:

• placenta and umbilical cord problems
• raised blood pressure, sometimes referred to as Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) 
• pre-term labour and birth 
• reduced growth of one or more babies

Your antenatal care will mean more frequent clinic visits and will include: 

• ultrasound monitoring for growth and development 
• an invitation to the early pregnancy session before 20 weeks 
• an invitation to the antenatal education course to help you prepare for the special demands of caring for more than one baby 
• an invitation to the breastfeeding workshop specific to your needs 
• coming along to our dedicated ‘multiples’ clinic