how long will i carry triplets?

Question

How much weight must I gain if i'm carrying triplets?

Answer 1

Nobody can tell: The bigger number of fetuses in multiple pregnancies, the shorter time of gestation they usually undergo. You will deliver prematurely for sure, but how long you would care them, nobody can predict.

Answer 2

Term: As close to due date as mothers health and lack of labor as possible. Most require hospitalization at 23-24 weeks and ave weeks of delivery because of preterm labor is 32 wks. Every week gained is a bonus for babies health.

Answer 3

Triplet delivery ?'s: Triplets, b/c of the increased size of the womb, may come earlier than predicted. If the fetus's are 26-28 weeks, they will need support in the intensive care unit for premature babies. If 34 weeks or more, delivery will usually be without complications. It would be unusual for triplets to remain in the womb longer than 34-36 weeks without labor occurring.

Answer 4

37 wks: While it is unusual for a triplet pregnancy to make it to 37 wks or later some do & the infants seldom have problems. At 36 wks there is about 50% chance that one or all will have at least a brief stay in an advanced or intermediate care unit for breathing issues.

Answer 5

Sure.: All SGA (small) infants have higher risk for infections, as do triplets, compared to singleton and aga infants.

Answer 6

Depends: Most triplets will deliver at or before 36 weeks.In doing so they have less time to acquire antibodies from their mother and finish out their lung development.This means they are smaller, more prone to premi lung disease & less ready to fight off infection.Some actually make it to 38 weeks & have outcomes similar to average newborns.

Answer 7

Family, friends, SW.: In that order of preference, i would turn to family, friends, neighbors and the social network in your area. There are no special secrets, other than triple the need for patience, triple the expenses and triple the joy!

Answer 8

Ask for it!: Family and friends/neighbors should be in a position to help with triplet care. If not, then seek social work assistance.

Answer 9

A long as possible: Generally with multiple births pre-term labor is a real possibility so your peri-natologist will monitor your babies and check your cervix for early dilation. You will be allowed to 'carry' the babies as long as possible as long as your health is good (e.g. No pre-eclampsia etc..) and the babies are growing normally (on ultrasounds). Congrats on the 'three-some'!

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