I Want Twins. Can You Help Me?

There are several problems with intentionally trying for a multiple pregnancy: In aiming for twins, there’s the possibility of ending up with more than just two. The average pregnancy which starts with triplets or more results in no live babies.

If we look at twin pregnancies, the chance that one of the babies will die in pregnancy or after delivery is 5 times higher than having a singleton. The risk of cerebral palsy is 4 times higher and there’s a 19-fold increase in long-term disability. These complications are related to the much higher risk of extreme prematurity (delivery before 32 weeks) for twins.

For the mother of twins, the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clotting, prolonged hospitalization and C-section are significantly increased. The chance of the mother of twins dying as a result of a pregnancy complication is twice that of that for mothers of singletons.

I would like couples to have the opportunity to have multiple children. The safe way to do this is to have them one at a time.

Tags: Trying to get pregnant, Fertility Support and Resources, Fertility Doctor, Houston Fertility Specialists, Side Effects and Risks

Share

Related Articles

Read More

Does Egg Freezing Affect Natural Fertility?

Posted in Fertility Treatments and Services • February 21st, 2023 • by

Egg freezing is a great option for those who are reaching the stage of their life where they may want to start a fa… Read More

Egg freezing is a great option for those who are reaching the stage of their lif… Read More

Does Egg Freezing Affect Natural Fertility?

Posted in Fertility Treatments and Services • February 21st, 2023
by

Egg freezing is a great option for those who are reaching the stage of their lif… Read More

Read More

What Is INVOcell, and Is It Right for Me?

Posted in Fertility Treatments and Services • May 25th, 2021 • by

Since it was first introduced in the 1970s, the science and technology behind in vitro fertilization (IVF) have bec… Read More

Since it was first introduced in the 1970s, the science and technology behind in… Read More

What Is INVOcell, and Is It Right for Me?

Posted in Fertility Treatments and Services • May 25th, 2021
by

Since it was first introduced in the 1970s, the science and technology behind in… Read More

Read More

Fertility Options for Women with Endometriosis

Posted in Fertility Treatments and Services • March 31st, 2021 • by

In recent years, endometriosis has become increasingly visible to the public eye. Although the condition is still f… Read More

In recent years, endometriosis has become increasingly visible to the public eye… Read More

Fertility Options for Women with Endometriosis

Posted in Fertility Treatments and Services • March 31st, 2021
by

In recent years, endometriosis has become increasingly visible to the public eye… Read More