Pregnancy Symptoms and Signs

Pregnant more than 1 fetus during pregnancy increases the risk for both the fetus and mother. Twin pregnancies at risk of having abnormalities in utero and hereditary disease. Because they are generally born prematurely, the fetus twins usually have more trouble after the birth. Twins monozigot is a high-risk pregnancy for the Twin to Twin-click doctor.

Examination Support

After a twin pregnancy is suspected by physical examination, the examination of supporting materials, ultrasonography (USG) was done to make sure. Examination of serum alpha-fetoprotein was also increased (> 4 times normal) in twin pregnancies. Increased hCG can also be a supporter for twin pregnancies. X-ray examination of the abdomen (stomach) may also be done to see the twins.

At the end of the first quarter or early second trimester, the fetus can be checked for disease or disability likely to suffer from descendant.