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If you\u2019re expecting twins, your babies likely have a bit more time ahead of them in the womb. However, parents of triplets or other higher-order multiples can expect their pregnancy journey to end soon, which can bring on a slew of different emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may go into labor spontaneously, or your physician could decide it\u2019s safer to deliver early via induction or scheduled Cesarean section (C-section) rather than to continue the pregnancy. Giving birth to triplets or more vaginally is extremely rare due to a higher risk of complications during labor and birth. So you are likely planning to have a C-section. Fortunately, babies born at this point tend to do very well and are less likely to experience long term complications.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s check in on your little ones and talk about what you can expect from this week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are the babies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since you know babies who are born at this point typically do well from a medical standpoint, you might be wondering exactly what\u2019s going on developmentally this week. For starters, their lungs continue to grow stronger, which means they\u2019ll be less likely to need help breathing with each passing week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your babies are also still packing on fat to help regulate their body temperatures at birth. They\u2019re also practicing opening their eyes, so they’ll be ready to see the world once they\u2019re born (albeit a blurry scene).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While they are still putting on some weight every day, multiples’ weight gain tends to be slower compared to singletons at this point in pregnancy. This is one reason why multiples are generally smaller in size than their singleton counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your babies weigh over 4 pounds each now \u2014 about the size of a napa cabbage! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you doing? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start with the physical symptoms. Everyone\u2019s symptoms are different, but a very common, almost universal third trimester complaint is an increased need to pee<\/a>. You may also continue to experience flatulence<\/a>, constipation<\/a>, and hemorrhoids<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The increased blood flow during pregnancy can contribute to a myriad of symptoms like swelling in your feet and ankles, swollen gums, bloody noses, and the like. Fortunately, you\u2019ve probably reached the peak at this point at about 50% more blood than pre-pregnancy. This added volume provides enough blood to circulate to both you and your babies, and makes up for the blood you will lose during delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How are you doing mentally? It\u2019s perfectly normal to feel various emotions, sometimes simultaneously, as you approach delivery day. Knowing you\u2019ll meet your babies soon is probably exciting and intimidating. You may be feeling ready to be done with being pregnant but also feel overwhelmed at the prospect of caring for multiples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep asking questions at your medical appointments, which are pretty frequent at this stage. This will help you feel more confident as you approach delivery. Your OB team wants your babies to keep cooking for as long as possible to give them ample time to develop, so remember that if an induction or C-section is scheduled before your due date, it\u2019s in the interest of keeping your babies healthy and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s plan ahead!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably gathered up the newborn basics by now, but time flies once you\u2019ve got your hands full. Your babies will be here before you know it, and you\u2019ll be glad you\u2019ve taken the time to prepare once they arrive. So, what else might be beneficial to tackle while you have the chance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about installing baby gates, cabinet locks, and anchoring furniture. While it may seem silly to do this before they\u2019re born, you\u2019ll be glad you did once they\u2019re mobile. Check as many items as you can off that to-do list now, and you will thank yourself later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviewed by the Ovia Health Clinical Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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