What Do You Know About Multiple Births?

So you're having more than one! You're not alone. The number of multiple births has increased dramatically in recent years.

1. Which is an explanation for the increasing number of multiple births in this country?

A. Increased use of fertility medicine B. More people older than age 30 giving birth C. More people older than age 30 becoming nonbirth parents D. A and B

2. When are most women diagnosed with twins or other multiples?

A. In the first trimester B. In the second trimester C. In the third trimester D. In the delivery room

3. Twins and other multiples usually are born preterm, before 37 weeks. What is the average length of pregnancy for a twin birth?

A. 38 weeks B. 37 weeks C. 36 weeks D. 35 weeks

4. Which of these may be a health problem for premature infants?

A. Extreme jaundice B. Anemia C. Gastroesophageal reflux D. All of the above

5. What percentage of twins is identical?

A. 13% B. 24% C. 37% D. 49%

6. Which of these health problems does someone carrying multiples face?

7. How much weight should a person of normal weight who is expecting twins gain during pregnancy?

A. 20 to 25 pounds B. 25 to 30 pounds C. 30 to 35 pounds D. 37 to 54 pounds

8. Which of these nutrients in a healthy diet is especially important for someone pregnant with multiples?

9. After the 24th week of pregnancy, a person carrying multiples will be monitored for signs of preterm labor. If signs of labor occur, what is the likely treatment?

A. Cesarean delivery B. Bed rest C. Medicines to stop labor D. Corticosteroids E. None of the above

10. What percentage of twin births is delivered vaginally?

A. 10% B. 25% C. 35% D. 40%

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