I’m pregnant with triplets -will my babies need to be delivered early?
A multiple pregnancy is more likely to result in a premature birth and the more babies you are carrying, the higher the risk of this happening. For triplets the delivery that carries the least risk is an elective Caesarean section (although there is a measured risk with all medical procedures) and, if this is agreed with your midwife and doctor, a delivery date will be decided on that is in the best interests of you and your babies. The doctors will try to seek a balance between the risks associated with premature delivery, such as the babies’ development not being complete, against the increased chance of you going into your own natural labour as you get nearer to your expected date of delivery Your consultant should discuss the timing of this with you and you should be involved in all the decisions. Every maternity unit will have their own guidelines, but the final decision will be based on not just your health, but on the health of your babies This ensures that the babies are born a
