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1
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Define multiple pregnancy

A

Two or more fetus’s

2
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What is the difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?

A
Monozygotic= uniovular 
Dizygotic= Binovular
Monozygotic= splitting of zygote
Dizygotic= Two eggs
3
Q

What are the risk associated with multiple pregnancy?

A

Anaemia, Pre-Eclampsia, GDM, prematurity, placenta insufficiency and PPH

4
Q

What antenatal care should be given to women with multiple pregnancy?

A

Asses mental health, nutrition, GTT and BP

5
Q

What labour care should be given to women with multiple pregnancy?

A

Offer SVD (if both cephalic or one breech with ECV), CTG, delay birth of twin 2, prevent asphyxia

6
Q

What should you be aware of for women with multiples during labour?

A

Increased PPH risk, increased sepsis risk and increased PROM

7
Q

What is the role of a midwife in looking after women with multiple pregnancy?

A

Guidance, discuss changed (physical and emotional), advice re pain and encourage support group