How low is the probability of a woman giving birth to twins in Hubei?
The probability of twins in normal life is only one in a million. It is not easy to conceive quadruplets, but it is even more difficult to give birth to quadruplets, which is a huge challenge for both pregnant mothers and fetuses. The risk of premature delivery before 32 weeks of gestation in multiple pregnancies is as high as 13 times that of singletons, while the risk of premature delivery leading to stillbirth is about 5 times that of singletons, and the risk of neonatal death is 7 times higher. With the extension of gestational age, the incidence of complications of multiple pregnancies is higher, including gestational diabetes, hypertension, early heart failure, polyhydramnios, premature rupture of membranes, placental abruption, intrauterine growth restriction and other risks, which easily lead to maternal and infant accidents. According to experts from the Maternal and Child Health Hospital, in order to improve the pregnancy outcome, multidisciplinary consultation is usually conducted to maximize the gestational age. In the preoperative discussion, we also studied the condition and matters needing attention during the operation, and formulated a careful treatment and nursing plan, which made full preparations for the birth of quadruplets. Generally speaking, the average weight of quadruplets is about 3 kg. Multiple pregnancy surgery requires the cooperation of doctors from different professions and fields. Before the operation, the neonatology department, obstetrics department and anesthesiology department of the hospital make life guards for the upcoming newborn components in advance. Before and during the operation, the dean, vice president, chief of medical department and director of neonatal department usually go to the obstetric operating room for guidance, and the obstetrical director is the chief surgeon to perform cesarean section. The quadruplets were delivered smoothly and immediately transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit for treatment. According to the director of neonatology, quadruplets are usually premature babies with low birth weight and immature organs and systems, which are prone to emergencies such as infection, dyspnea, feeding intolerance, abdominal distension, intestinal necrosis, patent ductus arteriosus and intracranial hemorrhage. These are all kinds of difficulties that quads need to face. Any unsuccessful entry will directly affect the baby's smooth discharge and even affect the quality of life. Therefore, when treating multiple babies, doctors will take care of them with great care.