what are momo twins
Momo twins are also called monoamniotic monochorionic twins. They share the same placenta, amniotic sac and fluid. When identical twins are formed from a single fertilized ovum or egg, they are called momo twins. These twins share the same placenta and amniotic sac.
Momo twins are rare, and Momo twin pregnancies carry a high risk of fetal problems, said Rachel Sinki, MD, assistant professor in the UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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what comes complication
Momo twin birth is complicated because the twins share everything except the umbilical cord. It is more likely that the umbilical cord becomes entangled in the same sac. When this happens, the blood supply to the fetus gets cut off which makes it difficult for him to survive. This is the reason why there is a risk of stillbirth in Momo twin.
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Then how was the delivery of these children
Because of the complication rate in the Momo twins, Brittany was advised to be admitted to the UAB High Risk Obstetrics Unit. Britney was asked to get admitted here within 24 to 28 weeks where she was kept in 24 hour care. These children were born on October 25 last year.
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in which week delivery
Brittany was delivered in the 32nd week of pregnancy and the babies were kept under constant supervision at the Newborn Care Unit. Monoamniotic twin pregnancies are rare, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, but early diagnosis of such pregnancies is important, as the incidence of complications in these pregnancies is much higher than in diamniotic or dichorionic twin pregnancies. Overall, only 70% of monoamniotic twins survive.
how can solve
According to NCBI, early anatomy screening is recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy. Other causes of fetal death in these pregnancies include twin-twin transfusion syndrome, tight cord entanglement, or acute hemodynamic imbalance through acute hemodynamic anastomoses. It is very important to monitor the fetus when it is detected because it reduces the risk of death of the infant in the womb. If there is no problem, the delivery is done within 33 to 34 weeks.
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