Multifetal Pregnancy Care

The term “multifetal pregnancy” refers to pregnancies of twins, triplets, and higher-order multiples. Multiple births are increasing in the United States, and it is important that women receive the specialized care that they need as these pregnancies often present challenges to both the pregnant mother and obstetrician.

Multifetal pregnancies present more challenges than simply finding larger maternity clothes. Carrying more than one baby at a time can take a large toll on a woman’s body and emotions. Women who are carrying more than one baby will have to adjust to their body’s rapidly growth – both physically and emotionally. Women who are petite or who were very thin before pregnancy often find that carrying multiples affects them stronger. Petite women carrying multiples often find that they are uncomfortable with as the growth of the babies continues and more pressure is put upon their backs and pelvic regions.

Aside from this, most women who are carrying multiples will be placed upon a “high risk” pregnancy watch. Multifetal pregnancies require proper monitoring and prenatal care to both ensure and protect your health as well as the health and growth of your unborn babies. Women with multifetal pregnancies will be carefully screened and will require more frequent visits to the obstetrician. At Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. we are highly experienced in managing multifetal pregnancies and are committed to providing excellent medical care that is sensitive and compassionate.

We will help you determine a proper diet for you and your growing babies, our close monitoring will closely watch the growth and development of your babies, and we will be with you step by step through the end to determine the best method for delivery. While not all multifetal pregnancies have complications, many women who carry multiples are at a higher risk for preterm labor and delivery, low birth weight babies, and certain prenatal conditions. The doctors, nurses, and entire staff at Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. are here to provide the highest care for you during this very special time. For the best multifetal pregnancy obstetricians in Cobb County, please contact Marietta OB-GYN Affiliates, P.A. today.