QuestionHi,
my daughter in law went for her first ultrasound this morning and was told she is carrying 3 fetus's , but only one is viable. She is scheduled for a follow up in two days. She has two healthy children, 2 and 4 years old, she herself is a twin, her twin brother is autistic. She is overweight, maybe obese. Can you give me any statistics about the chances of survival of the remaining baby and if there is increased chance of developmental problems. She is 10 weeks into her pregnancy.
AnswerHello Sharon,
This is a question that is better posed to a Perinatologist, an Obstetrical sub-specialist, because he/she might have better access to the statistic that you want. I'm afraid I don't have a statistic for you. However, the fact that two of the fetus' have demised is not necessarily a death sentence for the remaining one. I have had a patient exactly like your daughter in law, where a triplet pregnancy reduced to a singleton naturally, and she went on to have a very healthy baby without any complications. I know that is just an anecdote but I would not give up on the pregnancy yet. The fact that it has survived to 10 weeks is a very good sign.
Good luck,
Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com
Monterey, California, U.S.A.
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