Multi Fetal Pregnancy

A multiple pregnancy from a single zygote is called monozygotic

A multiple pregnancy from a single zygote is called monozygotic, from two zygotes is called dizygotic, or from three or more zygotes is called polyzygotic.

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Symptoms

Preterm labor and birth.
Gestational high blood pressure.
Gestational diabetes.
More than 3 in 5 twins and nearly all higher-order multiples are premature (born before 37 weeks).

Causes

The frequency of N multiple births from natural pregnancies has been given as approximately 1:89 (Hellin's law) and as about 1:80. It is preferable to avoid the risk of higher-order multifetal pregnancy by limiting the number of embryos to be transferred or by cancelling a gonadotropin cycle when the ovarian response suggests a high risk of a multifetal pregnancy.

Risk Factors

Heredity. A family history of multiple pregnancy raises the chances of having twins.
Older age. Women older than 30 have a greater chance of multiple conception.
High parity.
Race

How is it diagnosed?

Uterus is larger than expected for the dates in pregnancy.
Increased morning sickness.
Increased appetite.
Excessive weight gain, especially in early pregnancy.
Fetal movements felt in different parts of abdomen at same time.

How is it treated?

Increased nutrition.
More frequent prenatal visits
Referrals.
Increased rest
Maternal and fetal testing
Tocolytic medications
Corticosteroid medications
Cervical cerclage

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