Normal delivery video twins

• Do twins share a placenta and an amniotic sac? While some twins may share a placenta and an amniotic sac, that is not the case for the vast majority of pregnancies. Here are three major possibilities that exist: • Two placentas and two amniotic sacs. A twin pregnancy with two placentas and two amniotic sacs is the optimal twin pregnancy, as each baby has its own nutritional source and protective membrane. • One placenta and two amniotic sacs. In pregnancies with one placenta and two amniotic sacs, you will definitely have identical twins. Additionally, when your babies share a placenta, there is a greater risk for complications, such as • One placenta and one amniotic sac. This is the riskiest and rarest type of twin pregnancy. Fetal complications can arise due to tangling of the umbilical cords or an imbalance in nutrients, blood or other vital life supporting systems. • Do I need to double my caloric intake during a twin pregnancy? A common misconception surrounding twin pregnancy is that you need to double your caloric intake to provide your babies with enough nutrients. However, pregnancy nutrition guidelines aren’t simply based on the number of babies you’re carrying. Instead, they’re based on your Your doctor will make individualized recommendations based on your starting weight. On average, it’s estimated that a woman’s caloric requirements will increase about 40 percent for a twin pregnancy. What’s most important, though, is that a woman eats as healthy as possib...

Position of Twins During Labor The position of the babies in the uterus will largely determine how the twins are born—vaginally or by cesarean. About 40% of twins are both head down (vertex) at term. In another 30%, the first baby (Twin A) is vertex, and Twin B is in a Both of these positions are acceptable to consider a vaginal birth. The average time between the birth of the first and second baby is generally about 17 minutes. However, as long as the monitor shows the second baby is doing well there's no great need to speed things along. Sometimes during this phase of waiting, you will have an ultrasound to confirm the position of the second twin and your practitioner will decide how it is best to deliver them. Cesarean Birth of Twins While having twins does increase the chances of having a cesarean (C-section), fewer than half of twins are born this way. While the positioning of your babies will play a large part in the decision as to what type of birth you will have, there are also other reasons for cesareans, such as Hospital Concerns for Twins Some hospitals require that all twin mothers give birth in the operating room, even if they have a vaginal birth. You might also ask about the use of epidural anesthesia, as it is also sometimes a requirement, even if there are no medications placed inside the tubing. This allows immediate anesthesia should it become necessary. • Christopher D, Robinson BK, Peaceman AM. Rev Obstet Gynecol. 2011;4(3-4):109-116. • Rydhström H, In...

Stage 1 : which lasts for12- 19 hours. During this stage,the baby descends lower into the pelvis,with the cervix effacing and dilating. Contractions become stronger and more regular,occurring every 5-20 min,resulting in persistent lower back pain and cramping. The mucus plug at the opening of the cervix falls out,which is seen as a brownish or reddish discharge. The water also breaks during this stage,which could be in the form of a large gush of fluid, or a trickle. Any of these complaints necessitates the transfer of the patient to the labour room. Stage 2 : The second stage of labour lasts for 20min - 2 hours. The cervix is fully dilated to about 10 cm,with the baby’s head moving beyond the cervical opening , into the birth canal. The mother is encouraged to push during contractions,and rest in between them. In a normal delivery, the head rotates to face the mother’s back. During active labour,the uterus is divided into an active segment which contracts,to push the baby downwards, and a passive segment ,which relaxes and stretches, to create space for the baby to pass through. The appearance of the top of the baby’s head, is known as crowning. An episiotomy can be performed at this stage,which is an incision in the midline or mediolateral to it,to increase the vaginal opening,for the delivery of the baby. With the mother pushing during contractions, the baby’s head elongates, during its passage through the birth canal.This elongation of the head, will eventually resolve...

Watch a mom of three give birth to her fourth child underwater, in a special tub made for birth. Video note: Contains medical situations and nudity. If you’re in a public place, consider watching it later. Prepare for labor and delivery with our Planning a natural birth? Find other parents like you. Show transcript BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. We believe you should always know the source of the information you're seeing. Learn more about our ACOG. 2012. Committee opinion 679. Immersion in water during labor and delivery. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Opens a new window [Accessed October 2016] Harper B. 2014. Birth, bath, and beyond: The science and safety of water immersion during labor and birth. Journal of Perinatal Education 23(3):124-34. Opens a new window [Accessed October 2016] Thoni A, et al. 2007. Giving birth in the water: Experience after 1,825 water deliveries. Retrospective descriptive comparison of water birth and traditional delivery methods. Gynakol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch 47(2):76-80. Opens a new window [Accessed October 2016]

217 shares • Share • Tweet • Pin Giving birth to twins was something I was terrified of when I first found out I was expecting twins. I had no idea what to expect, and the internet wasn’t exactly my friend! What complications could arise? What is considered full term? How possible is giving birth to twins naturally? My search results were either not very comforting stories from other twin mom blogs, OR were way too impersonal. I wanted to combine the best of those worlds in this post. My own personal experience, as well as the answers to the biggest questions about twin labor and delivery! *Post contains affiliate links. Frequently Asked Questions About Giving Birth to Twins If you’re currently pregnant with twins, you’re probably still in shock. Most people that are trying to get pregnant aren’t You’re also probably wondering how on earth you’re going to survive (don’t worry I have a great blog post with You’re ALSO probably wondering a million things about twin labor and delivery. What is giving birth to twins like? What complications do you need to be aware of during a twin delivery? I’m here with all of the answers to your questions about giving birth to twins… plus several questions you probably don’t even know you have! What is Considered Full Term for Twins? You don’t have to make it until your due date to be considered full term with twins. Twin pregnancies are considered to be full term at 37 weeks. If your twins are born on or after 37 weeks gestation, they are n...

So, you found out you're having TWO babies! Now you're curious about what to expect during your twin pregnancy labor and delivery. Especially if this is a first pregnancy. Being well informed about twin birth will definitely help to calm any fears or doubts you may have. Even though twin pregnancies are considered high risk, there is an overwhelming percentage of normal, healthy births of twins these days. Depending on how your twin pregnancy goes will determine many aspects of the actual labor and delivery. Because there is much to consider, we will cover the essential things you should know about birthing twins. Keep in mind that your twin pregnancy labor and delivery will be totally unique, special, and even extraordinary. You should always talk to your physician or midwife about any questions and concerns that you have. Perhaps you want to make a twin birth plan ahead of time as well. And don't forget to get your hands on a good twin pregnancy book . It's always nice to be able to look something up at arms reach. Yes, you can find a ton of info on the web (like here!), but there are some really well written informative books available that are handy to have around...especially if you don't have an internet connection! Let's talk about location. Where you will actually undergo labor and delivery with twins depends largely on your doctor and/or hospital's protocol (unless you have already planned a homebirth or C-section which we talk about later). Although you may labor...

The maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) compiled the following labor and delivery guidelines for a twin pregnancy. These guidelines are based on the combined knowledge and experience of BWH's maternal-fetal medicine specialists, current research and professional society guidelines. Timing of Admission and Delivery Below are recommendations regarding the optimum time for admission and delivery for an uncomplicated twin pregnancy. Type of Twins/Optimum Time for Delivery • Di-Di: By 38 weeks • Mo-Di: At 37 weeks • Mo-Mo: 32-34 weeks (Hospital admission between week 24-28 for daily fetal surveillance) Mode of Delivery A twin gestation in and of itself does not necessitate a cesarean delivery. The optimal mode of delivery depends on a variety of factors, including: • The type of twins • Fetal positions • Gestational age • Fetal size • The obstetric care provider’s experience Mo-Mo twins should always be delivered by cesarean section to avoid umbilical cord complications for the non-presenting twin at the time of the first twin’s delivery. A recent randomized trial of Di-Di and Mo-Di twin births indicated that for uncomplicated pregnancies between 32-38 6/7 weeks with a presenting vertex twin, a planned cesarean delivery did not decrease the risk of fetal or neonatal death, or serious neonatal morbidity, compared with a planned vaginal delivery. * A woman carrying Di-Di or Mo-Di twins is a good candidate for a vaginal birth if: • The present...