Prematurity and Multiple Birth Babies

Parents of preemie twins share stories about the premature birth of their twins and multiples. See submissions

Terbutaline is often used in twin pregnancy for preterm labor.

Multiples are at risk for premature birth, and may require hospitalization in a special-care nursery. Find out more about these facilities that care for newborns that are born too early.

Because many twins and multiples are at risk for preterm birth, it is important for parents to understand the risks and conseuqences of prematurity.

Tips for parents of preemie twins or multiples who are facing a NICU hospital stay after premature birth.

Women pregnant with twins, triplets or more have an increased risk of experiencing preterm labor during their pregnancy.

Although many people have family, friends, or acquaintances who have had a premature baby, few have set foot inside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or know what to expect when they have a preemie. This photo gallery of premature babies describes some of the things that you can expect in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) when you have a premature baby. (From About Pediatrics)

Scientific studies indicate that premature babies are much more likely than full-term babies to develop vision problems due to conditions such as retinopathy of prematurity, which causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the inner back lining of the eye (retina) where light-sensitive cells are located.

One of the consequences of extreme prematurity can be cerebral palsy. Learn what it is, its causes and treatments.

Perhaps the biggest medical concern for multiples is prematurity. Parents will find lots of support and information at this helpful site.

This article provides evidence to support the theory that premature twins fare better when they are placed in close proximity to each other in the hospital. It tells the story of twin sisters Kyrie and Brielle.

This website was created by a mother of twins born 13 weeks early to share support and stories with other parents of premature twins.

This excerpt from Everything Twins, Triplets and More offers parents some solutions for contributing to their premature infants' care in the hospital after preterm birth.

About.com's Healthcare Center provides this profile of prematurity and its potential impact.