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Multiple birth pregnancies have been rapidly increasing due to advancements in infertility treatments.
Twin births over the past decade have risen by 33 percent, while higher order multiples have increased 178 percent. More than half of all multiple births are low birthweight.
Over 50% of twins and upwards of 90% of triplets are born premature in the U.S. In contrast, approximately 11% of all singleton births are premature.
Twin births are 7 times more likely to result in death during the first month of life, and on average, require longer hospital stays resulting from preterm delivery complications.
Proper childbirth education and prenatal care during your high risk pregnancy will assist you in achieving your goal of delivery of healthy, term multiples. (Multiple Birth Resources, LLC) Labels: basics, science
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