Twin & Multiple Pregnancy Care

A twin or multiple pregnancy is precious and very manageable with the right specialist care. It needs closer monitoring than a single pregnancy, which we coordinate between obstetric care and our on-site fetal-medicine unit, so that any issue is found early and acted on.

Why the type of twins matters

Whether twins share a placenta (chorionicity) shapes the monitoring plan, and it is determined by an early scan. Shared-placenta (monochorionic) twins need more frequent surveillance — this specialised fetal assessment, including for twin-to-twin transfusion, is provided by our fetal medicine team.

Extra monitoring

Multiple pregnancy involves more frequent scans for growth and wellbeing, closer watch for high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, and attention to anaemia and nutrition. We schedule these proactively rather than reactively.

Recognising higher risks

Twins carry a higher chance of preterm birth, growth differences and preeclampsia. Identifying these early lets us plan rather than react — and most twin pregnancies, well-monitored, reach a safe delivery.

Delivery planning

The timing and mode of delivery for twins are individualised — based on the type of twins, their growth and position, and your health — and discussed well in advance. A vaginal birth is possible for many twins; for others a caesarean is safer. We explain the recommendation for your situation.