Multiple Births

Multiple births refer to the birth of two or more babies in a single pregnancy. This includes twins, triplets, quadruplets, or even more. Multiple births can occur naturally or with fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or ovulation induction. Women over 35 with a family history of twins or undergoing fertility treatments are more likely to have multiple births. Multiple births can pose certain risks to the mother and baby, like premature birth, low birth weight, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, and other pregnancy-related complications. The care and management of multiple pregnancies require specialized medical attention, including more frequent prenatal visits, ultrasounds, and fetal growth and development monitoring.