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Does Quadruple Pregnancy Affect The Fetus?

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: Sir,
My wife is detected multiple pregnancy qudralat four embryo developed. How many embryo reduction to be done and is it safe for mother

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2 fetus are enough

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns about quadruple pregnancy.

Following is my reply:

1) 2 fetus are more than enough for a healthy pregnancy.

2) You can request your doctor to send you for reduction of 2 fetus which is safe for mother.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (20 minutes later)

Thanks very much further I want to ask.
1 can I go for 3 futes reduction, does it have more advantages and less complication during and after pregnancy.
2 which techniques is used for reduction.
3 After reduction any side effect on mother and remain ing futes

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You have to keep 2 fetus

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

1. You cannot reduce 3 fetus. As per law you have to keep 2 fetus.

2. Intracardiac injection of potassium chloride is generally followed.

3. There is no side effect generally. But risk of abortion during reduction exists.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar