It is exciting and life-changing to find out you're expecting a baby - and when you're expecting more than one, the excitement is magnified. However, having twins, triplets or more children may require a more intensive level of prenatal care.
In this video, host Susan Taylor discusses the potential risks of multiple pregnancies with Sean Daneshmand, MD, medical director of the Scripps Clinic Perinatology Program. Learn more: [ Ссылка ]
0:40 - You just found out you're expecting twins or triplets; now what?
1:36 - Why are multiple births riskier?
2:08 - What are the symptoms of complications with multiples?
3:04 - What should the mom-to-be be doing during pregnancy and what should she avoid during pregnancy?
4:05 - What impact does stress have on pregnancy?
4:20 - How can you reduce your stress level?
5:06 - What should the mom-to-be be eating and drinking and what should she avoid?
6:05 - Pre-term labor is a risk for multiples; what does this put unborn babies at risk for?
6:58 - What is the impact on giving birth to babies that weigh less than 7 lbs and what is the ideal birth weight?
8:02 - Why should women expecting multiple babies see a perinatologist in addition to an OB/GYN. What is a perinatologist?
8:45 - Explain the perinatology program at Scripps Clinic.
9:14 - Final thoughts.
