what happens to a twin once it aborts and the other twin is still there is the chance of survival good still?

Question

i am having a baby i think but the doc says there is still one there i have no clue what he called it but i must find out can any one help me in finding what ineed to know

Answer 1

Well, I believe the chances of survival are pretty good. My mother had this problem, twice actually. She lost my twin sister, and I was healthy and on time, and I wasn't the first. My sister, who is 3 years older than me, also lost her twin in the womb. We were both born healthy and fine. My mom's doctor just called them disappearing twins I think (early 80's, not sure how common it was back then). He said the other baby has a good chance because the miscarried fetus will most likely break down go to provide nutrients to the healthy growing fetus. Good luck and don't worry!

Answer 2

You mean what happens if one twin dies in the womb witll the other baby be ok? Well I had twins that were a rare type and there was a 50% chance that one or both would be stillborn or die early on. They both made it but my doctor told me if one had died it was very possible the other would be ok. My friend lost a twin at 16 weeks and had a healthy baby boy at 39 weeks! I think it depends on how early the first one dies.

I found this and left you a link too

The death of a multiple before 16 weeks of pregnancy generally creates no increased risk for the remaining baby. A later death of a multiple with a separate placenta from the other(s) is also not too likely to cause any problems. When a deceased fetus's placenta is shared with a co-twin (monochorionic), there is some risk of problems for the survivor, but most do well. With the death of a fetus when there is a survivor(s), the mother will be closely monitored until birth. Your doctor can discuss your particular situation and explain a management plan for your pregnancy until birth. Many women continue their pregnancy and have a healthy survivor(s).

Answer 3

If it is early in your pregnancy, it may be a case of vanishing twin syndrome. Early ultrasound in pregnancy has increased the frequency of diagnosis of twin pregnancy, and has produced a heightened awareness of the phenomenon of Vanishing Twin Syndrome (VTS).

It is not uncommon. According to research the loss of one twin in the first trimester does not appear to impair the development of the surviving twin. However, the loss of a twin after midgestation (17 weeks' gestation) may increase the risk of IUGR (growth retardation), preterm labor, preeclampsia and stillbirth. Consequently, the surviving baby needs to be closely monitored for growth and health.

Here are several web sites that talk about the research and effects:


http://www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com/articles/ber_q14.html
http://multiples.about.com/cs/medicalissues/a/vanishingtwin.htm
http://www.perinatology.com/ultrasound/twindemise.htm

Try not to worry too much. The chances are that everything will be fine with your baby. Best wishes.

Answer 4

I was preggo with twins, and pretty early in the pregnancy I lost one of them, I passed some tissue and bled a little, but the other baby left, was a healthy 9lb 2oz boy!
I dont remember teh term used for this.

Answer 5

I don't know if there is a technical name for this exact situation. But it happened to a friend of mine. One of her twins miscarried, and the other was born very healthy, and on time! This may sound rude, or unfeeling, but I don't mean for it to: The fewer babies you are carrying the better chance there is for them, or it to be healthy and not premature.

EDIT

Found a website for you!

http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/carryingtwins/3584.html

Answer 6

Usually one will die but remain in the uterus. If it is early in your pregnancy it may be absorbed back into your body or possibly it's twins body.

If it is later like 2nd or third trimester they will monitor and deliver if the dead twin is causing problems.

Answer 7

I don't get the question. do you mean that you had two fetuses in there and one died? What happend?

If that's the case, I think I saw this on TV and the other twin was in good health.

Answer 8

my aunt did this...she miscarried one and had the other. He's in really good health! hes 5 now. I'm sure youll be Fine goodluck to you!!