In the US, Less than 4% of triplet pregnancies are delivered vaginally. Having a C-section for multiple births is the most common way to go, and puts less stress on your body. Multiple babies born vaginally are at a higher risk of being properly monitored and cared for following delivery.
More than half of triplet pregnancies are pre-term, but the other complications found most commonly have much lower statistics. Anemia and gestational diabetes are both under 20%, and getting infection is only found 13% of the time.
The NHS writes, for anyone giving birth to twins or more:
It’s a good idea to discuss your birth options with your midwife or consultant early on in your pregnancy.
You’ll normally be advised to give birth in a hospital as there’s a higher chance of complications with twins.
There are usually more health professionals at a multiple birth – for example, there may be two midwives, an obstetrician and two paediatricians (one for each baby). You will already have met your obstetrician and midwives to discuss your baby’s birth beforehand, so they won’t all be strangers.
They add:
Lots of women think they have to have a caesarean section with twins. In fact, more than 40% of twin births are vaginal, and the process is similar to that of a single baby.
If you’re planning a vaginal delivery, it’s usually recommended that you have an epidural for pain relief, but you can discuss this with your midwife.
All the best, Maria! Keep doing you.
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