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Multiple births means being pregnant with more than one baby. Multiples are increasing in the United States, as more women are having babies after age 30 and more are taking fertility drugs. A family history of twins also makes multiple births more likely.

Most women will know early in their pregnancy if they are carrying multiples. If so, they will need to see their healthcare providers more often than women expecting a single baby. The risk of premature birth and low birth weights is much higher with multiples than with single babies. Multiples may be delivered by Cesarean section (C-section), especially if there are more than two babies.

Why choose UAB Medicine

UAB Obstetrics and Gynecology offers complete women’s healthcare, delivered by physicians and nurses dedicated to excellence. Our physicians are nationally recognized specialists in their fields, so you can rest assured that you are receiving the most advanced care available. Our program is consistently ranked among the best of its kind in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

As part of the UAB Division of Women’s Reproductive Healthcare, UAB Obstetrics and Gynecology provides services ranging from obstetric care to the medical and surgical treatment of complex gynecological concerns. Because UAB Medicine is a major center for research, patients may have access to promising new techniques and treatments not available at other medical centers. Our physicians are here for you at every stage of life – from your first gynecological exam and delivering your baby to helping guide you through menopause.

As needed, we work closely with UAB Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, who are available on site 24/7 to manage problems associated with high-risk pregnancies. They are experts at managing conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple births, and premature delivery. Patients have access to the latest and most advanced care, including first-trimester diagnoses, genetic testing and counseling, and 4D ultrasound and fetal imaging. Our team is staffed by board-certified MFM specialists and certified genetics specialists.

UAB Medicine’s MFM program is among the most advanced in the nation, and we are one of only 14 medical centers that participates in the national Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network for high-risk pregnancy research. For women who’ve had a preterm birth before, our expertise can help reduce their chances of having another early delivery by one-third to one-half.