Things To Know About Vanishing Twin Syndrome

By Kenneth Edwards


Some people like to try to take matters into their own hands when it comes to their medical care. It is always going to be better to see a real doctor so that they can actually tell what might be wrong with you. If you think it is vanishing twin syndrome, it is always best to get the doctor's advice since that's what it might actually be, or else it might even be something more serious.

The best way to get quick basic information on this subject is by going online. You can watch videos if that is the way you prefer to learn about things, and there certainly are a lot of resources out there to help you out that way. If reading articles is more the way that you like to absorb information, you will find a wealth of these as well that really break down and explain what is happening when this phenomenon occurs.

There is going to be a certain level of risk for the fetus that survives if this is something that happens very late in the pregnancy. In some cases, it can lead to cerebral palsy. In most cases, the resulting child comes out just fine, but the later on in the pregnancy that this type of phenomenon occurs, the higher this risk becomes, and so that is something to keep in mind just to stay prepared for all eventualities.

Being on the alert is a great way to heed the warning signs of this kind of thing. There are quite a few symptoms that you can watch out for to make sure that you know if this is happening to you. Uterine cramps are quite common, as is bleeding. If you are also feeling pelvic pain, it might be time to really consider calling up the doctor.

It is quite unfortunate that so many people end up blaming themselves for this kind of thing. No one should feel that heavy burden. It is certainly not the fault of the mother or the surviving child, nor anyone else's. It might take some time and practice in order to get over that guilty feeling, but it will get easier and easier the more you work on getting over it.

Those who feel shaken by this experience and do not feel like they have anyone to talk to might check out all the support groups that are out there. That way, you can chat with those who have had similar experiences. There is something that really helps you heal when you talk to these kinds of people.

There are many mysteries surrounding this syndrome. No one really knows why it happens. While there are warning signs early on, there is nothing to really say for certain what would cause it to happen, although it might be something to do with the fetus that ends up disappearing not getting a steady flow of nutrients.

In some cases, there might be multiple twins disappearing. This is, naturally, when a parent is having triplets, quadruplets, or above. These cases are of course much rarer, but they have been known to happen.




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