What are the Warning Signs of TTTS (Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome)?
What are the Warning Signs of TTTS (Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome)? Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Sydrome is a disorder that impacts about ten percent of monozygotic (identical) twin pregnancies. Find more answers to Frequently Asked Questions About TTTS.Answer: The TTTS Foundation provides this list of potential indicators. It is important for both parents and medical caregivers to be aware of the signs. Warning signs in the mother include: • The sensation of a rapid growth of the womb • A uterus that measures large for dates • Abdominal pain or tightness, or uterine contractions • Sudden increases in body weight • Hand and leg swelling in early pregnancy Warning signs in the twins appear on ultrasound scans and include: • Evidence of a monochorionic or shared placenta • A single placenta • Same sex twins • A thin, hard to see, dividing membrane Evidenc
