What Are Multiple Pregnancies?
A multiple pregnancy occurs when more than one fetus develops in the womb, such as twins or triplets. These pregnancies may arise spontaneously or as a result of fertility treatments, and they require special monitoring because they carry higher risks and unique considerations compared with single-baby pregnancies. Multiple pregnancy care focuses on both maternal and fetal health through regular ultrasound evaluations and personalized obstetric care.
Purpose of Multiple Gestation Scans (ISUOG Guidelines)
- Determine chorionicity and amnionicity
- Early detection of twin-specific complications (TTTS, sFGR, TAPS, TRAP)
- Accurate growth monitoring of each fetus
- Detailed structural and cardiac assessment
- Amniotic fluid and Doppler surveillance
- Delivery planning and outcome optimization
