Vital Facts You Ought To Know About Vanishing Twin Syndrome

By Harold Rogers


When a woman is expectant with twins and a miscarriage of one multiple happens, the fetal tissue disappears into the uterus. It is absorbed by the remaining twin, the mother and the placenta. In short, it appears as though the multiple just vanished. There are important facts you should know about the vanishing twin syndrome.

Formerly, mothers would not tell that something happened during their pregnancy up until they delivered. During these times, the doctors would only find out about the vanishing twin once they examine the condition of the placenta. Advancements in the world of medicine that have taken place over the recent decades have made it possible to detect multiple pregnancies even during the first trimester.

For instance, you may schedule for an ultrasound at 6-7 weeks of pregnancy. At this point, the images generated and even the doctor will confirm that you are carrying two fetuses. After returning for another clinical checkup, the doctor may again confirm that there is only one heartbeat. This would indicate a miscarriage of one of your twins, meaning that you only have one baby in the uterus.

Research has revealed that this issue affects over 30% of multifetal pregnancies. The root cause of this problem is unknown, though it is clear that the multiple dies because of issues affecting early development and not other sudden concerns. Studies of placenta and fetal tissue after delivery will in most cases show either chromosomal abnormalities affected the vanishing fetus or improper cord implantation. These concerns are often not seen in the remaining child.

There are no signs or symptoms allied with a miscarriage if it happens within the first trimester. Both the mother and the surviving twin will remain excellent in health and in fact the prognosis of the remaining multiple is often excellent, depending on what caused the other twins death. Unfortunately, the survival of the other twin may be in jeopardy if a miscarriage happens during the second or third trimester. This can increase the risk of cerebral palsy.

If the miscarriage takes place following the embryonic period of gestation, water from the tissue of the deceased fetus, its amniotic fluid and placenta tissue could be reabsorbed. The live fetus will, however, exert pressure onto the body of the deceased one and flatten it. When delivering the child, the fetus that did not survive may come out as either fetus papyraceous or fetus compressus.

Research has revealed that this syndrome is more prevalent among women who are over 30 years of age. Among the symptoms they may experience during the first trimester include uterine cramps, pelvic pain and bleeding. There is no special care that is necessary if no complications arise following a miscarriage during the first trimester.

It is important to visit an obstetrician gynecologist the instance you find out you are expectant. The practitioner will be able to review your health and the health of your pregnancy. If you are heavy with twins and one of them dies during the third or second trimester, your pregnancy will be a high-risk one and this means that you need special care until you deliver.




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