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Types of Twins – What You Need to Know

Possible Health Risks of Having Twins?

Having twins may increase the risk of certain complications during pregnancy. Common problems include:

– Early delivery due to the unusual development of the placenta and the lack of space for the fetuses to grow.

– Gestational diabetes: This is a type of diabetes that is specially associated with pregnancy.

– Preeclampsia may lead to a sudden increase in blood pressure and other symptoms.

– Stillbirth: In some cases, one twin may die during the pregnancy, leading to the live birth of one fetus and stillbirth of the other

– Vanishing twin syndrome occurs when one of the twins dies and the body fully or partially absorbs it

Fortunately, some treatment options are available to help lower the risks of these complications in twin pregnancy. [2]