The rate of being pregnant with twins or multiples is relatively low, so most family members will be surprised and excited when they hear that someone is pregnant with multiples. However, with multiple pregnancies, the risks that the fetus and mother face will be much higher than with a single pregnancy.
Recently, a young mother in Jining, Shandong province (China) pregnant with four babies has attracted a lot of public attention, because the four babies were not born on the same day. Accordingly, Tieu Linh (whose name is still changed) was pregnant with quadruplets in the first time pregnant First, make the family both happy and worried for the safety of the mother and child.
Ultrasound image of the quartile.
At the end of February this year, when she was 22 weeks pregnant, Tieu Linh felt unwell, so she went with her family to Qi Lu Hospital of Shandong University for a checkup. After examining, the doctor diagnosed the pregnant woman with uterine prolapse, which could very well cause miscarriage or premature birth. The pregnant woman immediately had to be hospitalized for treatment.
On March 22, after more than 20 days from the day of admission, the first baby was born at 25 weeks and 6 days and weighed just over 700g. 4 days later, the second child was also born, weighing only 400g. Both babies are boys, are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit, their condition is relatively stable.
Two extremely premature babies are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit.
As for Tieu Linh, when the first two children were born, her cervix was dilated and at risk of infection. Once the uterus is infected, the life of the mother and the fetus is in danger.
After consulting and discussing fully with the mother and her family, the doctors decided to continue delaying the birth of the remaining two children. Fortunately, the situation is relatively optimistic, the current estimated weight of 2 babies is about 900g.
Tieu Linh is being treated and monitored at the hospital.
Doctor Ma Ngoc Yen, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Te Lo Hospital shared:We’ve done many different-day twins, but this is the first time we’ve come across this. The woman was pregnant with quadruplets, but two children were born first, the other two continued to develop in the womb. Although the mother’s health is quite good, these two fetuses can be born at any time.”.
Thus, although they are the same fetus, 4 children cannot be born on the same day, same month, same year like other cases.
How can women with multiple pregnancies avoid preterm birth?
According to research, the risk of preterm birth in twins is 7-10 times higher than in singletons. Meanwhile, premature birth will greatly affect the development of the child. However, pregnant women can prolong pregnancy by the following ways:
– Pay attention to eating in moderation, supplementing with folic acid, calcium, iron, DHA in the second and third months of pregnancy.
– Regular antenatal check-up.
– Stay in a good mood.
– Rest more, avoid overwork.
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