&& at the beginning of the pregnancy she was pregnant with quads but they said one vanished? i dont get it but im just concerned about my cosuin
2007-10-31 14:38:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
This question is too complex to answer here, and not knowing anything abut her or the circumstances of her pregnancy means I can't give any indication of the risks.
All I can say is that a 16 year old pregnant with triplets is indeed very, vary rare. All multiple pregnancies should be closely monitored, and adolescent pregnancies even moreso. Speaking very generally, there is a much higher than average infant mortality rate for triplet or quad births in adolescent mothers.
She should listen very carefully to everything her doctor tells her to do, and DO IT.
2007-10-31 14:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by SydneyMum101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her risks are higher for miscarriage as this is a first pregnancy and it involves multiples. She should be seen by a high risk ob and not a general one. As far as the one that vanished, often in pregnancy an early embryo/fetus dies and is either expelled (bleeding) or reabsorbed by the body. It is just no longer there. It happens much more often than people realized in the past. Your cousin should try getting in contact with some triplets groups as they will have applicable advice from actual practice. The Triplet Connection would be most helpful.
2007-10-31 23:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I know this is not answering the question but I had to respond to Luisa S - let me get this right - you are pregnant with twins, your 19 and 24 year old sisters both had triplets, and your 15 year old sister had quintuplets? No way! Your family would be in the record books.
There are good records around that document naturally conceived quintuplets around the world, seeing as they are so rare (I assume your 15 year old sister wasn't on IVF or having fertility medication as she was underage) and for the life of me, I can't find anything about a 15 year old girl having them. The odds of naturally conceived quins are in the billions to one. That fact a FIFTEEN YEAR OLD allegedly had them and 4 survived, my goodness, this would have been headlines because it would have been a miracle.
But you can't even google this info. Mmmm, I wonder why that is??
2007-11-01 01:12:52 · answer #3 · answered by TaniaP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god OUCH!!! I am only pregnant with one and that is bad enough!! Having triplets is very high risk and even riskier at her age cause she is so young. Just be there for her and support her as much as you can and try stay positive, she needs as much support as she can get at the moment!! Also make SURE she keeps in touch with the doctor and if she gets ANY pain or bleeding at any stage even if it is spotting she needs to go straight to the hospital!! Best of luck to your cousin!!
2007-10-31 21:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
poor girl! Its common for a disappearing baby as they may have incorrectly predicted quads especially if the sonographer was inexperienced.
Support and help her as much as possible. Rally all friends and family as well. After the babies are born help her get a roster system going for help with the babies.
2007-10-31 21:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be fearful for her sanity. A baby shouldnt raise one baby let alone 3. She still needs to be a kid and do everything that kids her age do. No matter what carrying triplets is high risk. She will probally end up on bed rest eventually.
2007-10-31 21:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by colebomb23 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i would say talk to her Dr. as much as possible may ppl are fine w/ having triplets my cousin was but she was like 26 when she had hers i would def keep in contact w/ the Dr. its hard for any of us to say its also really bad to think of the bad things that could happen i hope the father is stayin in her life cuz if not his child support is gonna suck every month
i wish her alot of luck
2007-10-31 21:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's sad so young too. are they sure the one is not hiding, the risk could be a concern,due to her being young, that's allot of responsibility for a young girl, hope the fathers their if not make sure he pays for the kids, and also keep a close eye on her, she needs all the help possible
2007-10-31 21:54:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had two sisters who have had triplets at ages 19 and 24. My third sister had quints at age 15, andthe babies were at so muck risk, one died.
2007-10-31 21:57:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
3 x higher than most expectant mothers.Your concern is justified.But there is nothing you can do other than help her when they all come along.
2007-10-31 21:48:29 · answer #10 · answered by the rocket 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋