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1
Q

In terms of chorionicity and zygosity, which twins are at higher risk of pregnancy complications?

A

Monochorionic/monzygotic twins are at higher risk of pregnancy complications

2
Q

How can you assess chorionicity?

A

ULTRASOUNDDD
Twin PEAKS at 12 WEEKS means dichorionicity

Absence of peaks = monochorionicity

3
Q

When do you diagnose multiple pregnancies?

A

Usually 12 weeks ultraound

4
Q

What week is gestational diabetes diagnosis made?

A

28 weeks

5
Q

Diagnostic values for gestational diabetes

A

Fasting - less than 5.1

2 hour - more than 8.5 mmol/l

6
Q

Gestational diabetes risk factors

A
Family history of diabetes
Previous big baby
Previous unexplained still birth
Recurrent glycosurie
Maternal obesity
Previous gestational diabetes
7
Q

Are oral hypoglycemics or insulin more likely to cause hypoglycemia in baby?

A

Insulin more likely to cause hypoglycemia in baby