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We found out i am 8 weeks (tmrw) pregnant with triplets, our dr highly advises against moving forward with 3. how likely are long term disabilities?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Here's another : Article that gives you an overview: http://www.Comtecmed.Com/cogi/cogi5/abstracts/blickstein_triplets.Doc. Again, contributing factors include greater risk of episodes of decreased oxygen to the brain of one or more fetuses, premature delivery & the chance that one fetus may have intrauterine growth restriction.

Answered 12/21/2017

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Odd statement: The statement by the OB is odd. Unless you have had trouble with prior pregnancies I could not see that advise ever coming from an OB in the US. Working with multiples is challenging but not such that any would suggest selective reduction or ending the pregnancy. They would be run out of town.

Answered 12/21/2017

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