A multiple pregnancy is the presence of two or more fetuses growing
in the uterus. A pregnancy of twins or more is considered high-risk because
complications and premature birth are more common than in pregnancies of one
fetus.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review:
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
