just found out I am having twins!!!-doc advice needed

amother ↓

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 11:53 am

BH I just found out today that I am pregnant with twins!!! I am still in compleeeeete shock!!! my baby isn't even 1 yet!!! she'll be about 18 months when they are born bezras Hashem.

Anyway, here is my question(s):

1. What kind of doctor did you use? Your regular OB or did you switch to a high risk doc?

2. My doctor told me today that 'unless they are both head down you will have a C.' I asked him about 1 vertex and one breech and he said he would still only do a C. Some quick research on the internet showed that it really might be unnecessary to do that, as its more than likely twin b would move head down be itself after twin A is born. So would switch doctors? How do I find a doctor who is willing to do this? It's really important to me to avoid a C if I can.

3. This isn't doctor related, but you have to go on BC for at least a year after twins, right?

Thanks everyone, I'm sure you'll be hearing from me some more!!

↑ amother ↓

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 12:01 pm

Beshaa' Tova'!
I have 2 years old twins,I'm in my thirties so I'm technically AMA and I went to a High risk OB who actually saved my life and the twin's .
I would recommend going to a high risk OB.

Kumphort ↓

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 1:10 pm

I used a high risk OB, more for insurance reasons, my reg. OB didnt do any deliveries that were considered high risk.

Many docs will allow you to deliver twins naturally, as long as Baby A, the one closer to the cervix, is head
down, regardless of the position of baby B. From what I hear, some midwives will deliver double breach twins. My baby A was breach so I had a C-section.

I would find a doctor who is more willing to discuss things and not jump for C-section.

You don't HAVE to be on BC for a year....but it's a good idea, especially in your case..

Good luck on beginning this amazing journey!

↑ amother ↓

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 4:06 pm

hi I have 19 month old twins. I used a high risk ob. baby a was head down and baby b was breeched an d I delivored naturally my dr was not for doing c sections. there are many dr that would deliver naturally as long as baby a is headdown. I would try to find a dr that isnt so quick to do da c

↑ amother ↓

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 4:19 pm

Welcome to the twin club!

I used a high risk ob/gyn at cornell. I ended up with a c section bec. they were laying like a T. It was also my 3rd preg. and c-section.

I all for using a high risk ob/gyn, especially since your gonna have more ultrasounds than a single baby. I also recommend delivering at a manhatten hospital. I did, and was soooo happy!

DrMom

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 11:37 pm

Kumphort wrote:

Definitely! The fact that he started talking about c-sections at your very first meeting would raise a huge bright red flag for me. Find out his c-section rate overall.

RachelEve14

Wed, Jun 22 2011, 11:39 pm

Can't help about the OB (my twins were both head down b'h), but b'sha tova.

As far as BC afterwards, talk to your rav & doctor. We were actually given a heter for 1 year, 8 months, but I got pregnant when my twins were 7 months old. When Rivka was born there was still a month on my original heter, lol.

In any case I had a perfectly normal and healthy pregnancy, so I don't think medically it's a concern (I didn't get "yelled at" by the doctor for not going on BC or getting pregnant too quickly). I don't think there is a stam medical reason to avoid pregnancy after twins if you are ready. Anyway you have a while to think about that yet Very Happy

↑ amother

Thu, Jun 23 2011, 7:29 pm

Thank you everyone! Yes, the mention of C section raised a red flag for me right away. I know two women with KAH many children who have been very happy with this doctor, but neither of them were having twins. Also, it was a little strange to me that he didn't sit down after the sono showed twins to tell me what to expect and whatever, he just mentioned the C section thing and went on his way.

Is there some sort of organization to help you find a well recommended high risk doctor? Anyone know of a twins forum where I could ask around? I don't want to stam open a phonebook and start calling people.

As an aside, how do you tell the doctor you are switching? Do you call? Just not go back? What did you do? I don't want to alienate this doctor, because it's quite possible I'll use him for future (singleton) births.

Also, thank you everyone for the info about BC. We are not sure what we are going to do, and we have a lot of time to decide, but with things being what they are, I'm pretty sure that's the way we're going to go.

↑ Kumphort

Thu, Jun 23 2011, 8:13 pm

checkout twinstuff.com my favorite website for all stuff twin related, I am sure there you can find someone in FL who can recommend a doc for you.

and dont worry too much about the BC thing, 3 kids 18 months and under will take care of that for you LOL

also google for a local MOMS(mom of multiples)group, they might be able to help you with finding a doc.

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ellie23

Thu, Jun 23 2011, 8:23 pm

I am due now with twins and have a regular OB but he has experience delivering twins and said as long as baby A is head down a vaginal delivery is possible...I wud suggest finding an ob, high risk or not, with a healthier attitude toward vaginal twin birth.
bc for a year would be a good idea
congratulations and good luck!

binah yisaira

Tue, Aug 09 2011, 8:21 pm

My twins are almost 5 already and they just get cuter and cuter each day! My whole pregnancy was extremely high risk so I had to use a high risk dr. A nice source to use is Refuah Resources or ECHO for help choosing a dr. They can help you figure out if a high risk dr is necessary.
As far as BC... there are no iron clad rules but you might find it easier to manage with a break!
Hatzlacha and enjoy! The first year is rough but after that its tons of fun!

Tue, Aug 09 2011, 8:57 pm

If I can dissent, I don't think you necessarily need a high-risk ob. Twins are higher risk than a single, but by no means does that automatically turn the pregnancy into what is fully classified high-risk. My twin pregnancy was my easiest in many respects, and I stuck with a good, naturally inclined doctor who was comfortable with twins, and didn't want to take any risks - for the babies or for me, meaning he worked to prevent c-section. B'H, I did give birth to both twins vaginally. I suggest you find an ob who is comfortable with delivering twins naturally, any ob worth his salt won't take on something beyond him, and if for some reason you turn high-risk, he can refer you out.

About bc, it's up to you, and obviously something to bring up to a rav, but the first year of twins is intense work.