multipuls and natural birth?

Question

im having twins soon and im 7 months preganet can i still have natural birth if everything is healthy? or do i have to have a C

Answer 1

Congratulations! A natural birth is a solid possibility (66%).

As you get closer to term your doctor will evaluate the positions of the babies and make her/his recommendation then. If one baby is transverse and the other is breech, for example, it may be difficult to deliver them naturally because the risks of sudden and severe complications are much higher. However, as long as one baby is head down, many doctors are comfortable with natural delivery as the other twin usually straightens him/herself out when he/she gets more room.

If your doctor recommends a c-section, ask why and don't stop until you understand completely. This is common but major surgery and you should feel comfortable with choice to consent. If you aren't comfortable, seek another opinion and/or wait a little while and see if your little bundles shift again (they sometimes do!)

Answer 2

Vaginal Birth

More than half of twins will be born vaginally. Whether this option is the right one for you and your babies is a discussion that should be discussed with your doctor or midwife. The good news is that even though you have two babies - you only have to labor once!

Once the cervix is open, each baby will have it's own pushing stage (second stage). This means you will have to push twice, but the majority of the time the second twin is born much more easily than the first. This is because the first twin has paved the way, so to speak.

The average time between the birth of the first and second baby is generally about 17 minutes. However, as long as the second baby is doing well (they will still be monitoring this baby), there isn't much need to speed things along. Sometimes during this phase of waiting, you will have an ultrasound to confirm the position of the second twin and your practitioner will decide how it is best to deliver him or her.

Sometimes, the second twin simply comes down head first like Twin A, this is handled in exactly the same manner. If Twin B is breech, your practitioner may decide to allow the baby to deliver breech, to turn the baby externally or internally or even do something called a breech extraction (pulling baby out by the feet).

Cesarean Birth

While having twins does increase the risk of you having a cesarean, fewer than half of twins are born this way. While positioning of your babies will play a large part in the decision as to what type of birth you will have, there are also all of the normal reasons for cesareans. These include, placenta previa, placental abruption, maternal indications like PIH, active herpes, and labor complications like fetal distress, etc.

If you give birth by cesarean prior to labor, the date will most likely be set between 37-40 weeks. If you go into labor prior to the scheduled date, your cesarean will likely happen then. There is no real difference in the surgery or recovery from a cesarean with twins.

Combined Vaginal/Cesarean Birth

This is actually not as common as you might believe. One baby being born vaginally with the second twin being born via cesarean occurs in only about 3-4% of all twin births. Usually this is done for an emergency with Twin B, like a cord prolapse (This is where the cord comes out with or before the baby, thereby cutting off the baby's oxygen supply.), severe malpresentation (like a transverse baby that cannot be moved by internal or external forces), placental abruption (This is where the placenta tears away from the wall of the uterus prematurely.), etc.

Prematurity

More than half of twins will be born prior to 37 weeks. This can also impact how your babies are delivered. Talk to your practitioner about staying healthy and maintaining adequate hydration, rest and nutrition to care for your growing babies and body.

Hospital Concerns

Some hospitals require that all twin mothers give birth in the operating room, even if they have a vaginal birth. You might also ask about the use of epidural anesthesia, as it is also sometimes a requirement, even if there are no medications placed inside the tubing. This allows immediate anesthesia should it become necessary. There may be other concerns you have like rooming-in or breastfeeding two babies. Be sure to talk to your hospital at length about issues you may be concerned about with your babies.

No matter how your twins come into the world, be prepared for a sudden change. Be willing to accept help when offered and take the time to get to know each of your new little bundles.


Hope this helps Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

If everything is fine then you can have a natural delivery. I had twins and had to have a c-section becuase my pelvis was too small and my babies were too big. Sometimes the babies are breech and must be delivered c-section or due to medical reasons. Only your doctor can determine. You may not even know until the time comes.....you may plan on a natural and then have compications.... you must remember that if you do have a c-section it's for hte benefit of the baby and does not reflect on your ability as a mother. I used to have a book called " Having twins and higher multiples" I just searched at Amazon.com for books and there were quite a few.

Answer 4

I think that it depends on what your hospital is comfortable with, and your doctor, and if the babies are perfectly healthy, i had triplets, natural birth, at 8 months pregnant!! They are fine and perfect!! ALTHOUGH!! My sister in Law just had a C sectionwith twins, and she has 2 other kids, and she said that she prefers a c section, because she was not playing the waiting game. GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 5

My mother delivered my twin brother and I naturally. The doctors had to turn me, I was laying cross-wise in the womb and my brother was trying to come through me, he was turned down. I would think if doctors could deliver twins naturally in that situation 28 years ago, they could deliver yours naturally too, assuming they aren't breach or have problems with the umbilical cords.

Answer 6

If everything is normal yes you can have a natural birth.. one of my twins were breech so I eneded up having a c_ section

Answer 7

i does not choose for to have a house start. there are such a good number of issues that could happen, i does not be waiting to stay with myself if some thing got here approximately to my toddler and that i could no longer get to the wellbeing center in time to shop him/her. i planned for a organic start and that i've got had 2. theory i might get an epidural with the 1st one yet dialated too speedy and wasn't able too. it wasn't that undesirable tho so when I had the 2d i opted to no longer have an epidural lower back. im happy i did no longer finally end up wanting them yet i easily might take them if i had to.

Answer 8

you can have a natural as LONG as everything is going well even doing your labor time. CONGRATS

Answer 9

You can have them vaginally so long as they cooperate with everything.

Answer 10

PREGNANT MULTIPLES! Maybe YOU should LEARN how to SPELL first before having children!!!