"The duration of a normal singleton pregnancy ranges from 37 weeks to 42 weeks from the time of the last menstrual period. Twin pregnancies occasionally progress to 40 weeks but almost always deliver early. As the number of foetuses increases, the expected duration of the pregnancy decreases. The average duration is 35 weeks for twins, 33 weeks for triplets, and 29 weeks for quadruplets"
He also said "There is an increased need for maternal nutrition in multiple pregnancies. An expectant mother needs to gain more weight in a multiple pregnancy, especially if she begins the pregnancy underweight. The pattern of weight gain is important too. Healthy birth weights are most likely achieved when the mother gains about 0.3kg per week in the first 20 weeks. In addition to weight gain, most physicians recommend increasing vitamin supplementation by 50% to 100%. The increase in foetal growth with appropriate nutrition and weight gain may greatly improve pregnancy outcome at a minimum of cost."
Pregnancy and You 09 Jul, 2013
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