Twin Pregnancy Monitoring: Chorionicity, TTTS and Scan Schedule
Twin pregnancy monitoring depends on chorionicity, meaning whether the twins share a placenta. This is best determined by ultrasound at 11–14 weeks. Twins with separate placentas (DCDA) usually have scans every four weeks from 20 weeks, while twins sharing a placenta (MCDA) need scans every two weeks from 16 weeks to detect twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) early.
Gestational Diabetes Diet for South Indians: A Practical Guide
A gestational diabetes diet for South Indians does not mean giving up rice, idli or dosa. It means smaller portions of rice and other starches, filling half the plate with vegetables and a quarter with protein such as dal, curd, eggs, fish or paneer, choosing millets and higher-protein batters, eating small frequent meals, and walking for 10–15 minutes after meals.
High-Risk Pregnancy Management: A Gynaecologist’s Guide
High-risk pregnancy management means closer, planned monitoring when the mother or baby has a higher chance of complications, for example due to diabetes, high blood pressure, twins, age over 35 or previous pregnancy loss. It usually involves more frequent visits, targeted scans and blood tests, preventive medicines such as aspirin where indicated, and planning the timing and place of birth.