multifetal pregnancy

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monozygotic

one fertilized ovum divides

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dizygotic

two separate ova are fertilized by separate sperm

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TWINS

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monochorionic and monoamniotic

one chorionic and one amniotic sac

this is the highest risk of pregnancy

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monochorionic and diamniotic

one chorion and two amniotic sacs

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dichorionic and diamniotic with fused placentas

separate chorions and sacs, placentas are fused

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dichorionic and diamniotic with separate placentas

this is a safer pregnancy

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what are the maternal effects of twins

  • increased cardiac workload

  • respiratory discomfort

  • overall physiological demands