premature delivery with twins?

premature delivery with twins?

by Eve
(Wisconsin)

I am 22 weeks pregnant with identical twin girls. I have never had twins before. I was told they may deliver them early, and i was wondering whats the earliest time to do so? And whats to soon. I would like to get more information about this it would b very helpful.

thank you
Eve
Hi Eve! Congratulations. Maybe some of these links can help you.
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Nov 29, 2009
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Delivery of twins
by: Anonymous

I am 35 weeks and 1 day pregnant with twins. I have a high risk pregnancy due to previous preterm births and complications in pregnancies, but this one has been very healthy. I go to a perinatalogist who said that my twins are in the clear and if I were to go into labor at this point they would just deliver them. They wouldn't even try to stop labor. So far I haven't had any symptoms of going into labor yet. They also told me that if I didn't deliver by 38 weeks that they would induce labor due to the fact that after 38 weeks there is a higher rate of stillbirth in twins. I hope this helps you. Due to deliver my twins on December 21, 2009 via csection.

Nov 29, 2009
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hi
by: sarah

Hi there, my identical twin boys were born at 36 weeks planned c section and were perfect. they weighed 5lb 4 and 5lb 0 they came home with me after 4 days and didnt have to go to special care unit.

Nov 29, 2009
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The Premature Baby
by: Natasha

I have the book "The Premature Baby" it has stats for survival depending on when delievered. It was so nice to have it, because after about 28 weeks the survival increasing greatly. Maybe you can go to you local book store and look at it. Or online, I am not sure about that though. I know of a women who's cervix tried to dilate at 17 weeks, but the doctors caught it. I would say know your fact on preterm labor, and the signs. It will be your best defense in keeping them in. Most doctors say making it to 35 weeks is good. Our girls we 34w2d and were 4lbs 9oz and 4lbs 3oz and stayed in the NICU 7 days. But I was also having contractions at 20 week, labor at 26, then again at 31. Like I said, KNOWLEDGE is POWER!!

Nov 28, 2009
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Delivered at 34 weeks
by: Anonymous

I delivered my identical twin girls at 34 weeks after i developed preeclampsia. Everything was fine and they came home with me in about 4 days.

Nov 28, 2009
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Premature identical twin boys
by: Anonymous

Our identical twin boys were born at 32.5 weeks. I developed hellp syndrome. They were in the Nicu for just over one month due to weight. They are now 19 months and healthy and active as ever! Hang in there and get rest. I was so worried and everything turned out great!

Nov 28, 2009
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premature delievery with twins
by: Anonymous

Thank u to all who commented on my question. It is greatly appreciated. thank you.

Nov 28, 2009
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Stay positive
by: Jennifer

I delivered my identical twin girls at 38 weeks by scheduled c-section. They were healthy and spent no time in the NICU. Each pregnancy is different and yes twins can come early. But I think it is best for the babies to stay in and bake as long as they can. I'm sure like in our pregnancy that your doctor is watching you very close, I bet they will do what is best for you and your babies.

Nov 28, 2009
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I delivered at 32 weeks + 4 days
by: Rasha

I delivered my fraternal boys at 32 weeks + 4 days due 2 Pre-eclampsia, and I delivered them by c-section..
keep resting!

Nov 28, 2009
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Don't worry too much.
by: Naty

My twin baby boy/girl were born on 39 weeks and I was induced. I think it is safe for them to be born after 36 weeks (this is what I was told by my doctor). Any time before 34 weeks I believe is too soon. But everyones case solely depends on the individual. I am sure you will be fine. Just take it easy, try not to stress too much, and you'll be fine.

Nov 28, 2009
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Early Delivery
by: Kristin

Hi there! We delivered via scheduled c-section (which was my choice even though both girls were head down) at 38+2 weeks. I thought we would deliver ealrier, but thank goodness our babies had a different plan. The girls never spent a minute in the NICU and came home with us.

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