multiple births

what is a multiple birth?

twins or greater
when is term considered for a mother who is expecting multiple births?

37 weeks
Higher number of fetus, labour likely to start earlier <37 weeks. true or false

True
what are the complications of multiple births?
- delayed delivery of second baby
- malpresentation- breech
- umbilical cord prolapse
- premature expulsion of the placenta
- postpartum haemorrhage
- premature labour
when does uterine activity normally start for second baby?

within 5 minutes of delivery of the first baby
when should the second twin be delivered?

within 45 minutes of delivery of first baby

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multiple births

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multiple births

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2019-05-14T07:08:25Z