At what # of weeks to doctors deliver triplets if their are no problems?

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.

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.

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.