What kind of careprovider should I have?
There are many choices available to pregnant women these days from family practitioner, midwife, obstetrician, or perinatologist (maternal-fetal medicine specialist). Because carrying multiples has more risk (possible complications) than a singleton pregnancy, it’s important to find a careprovider who is VERY experienced in handling multiples pregnancies. The office staff also needs to be well-versed in handling multiples because you will need to interact with them as well. This is not the time to be a guinea pig or settle for just any careprovider. Do your homework, check credentials, and find the best you can. If you’re carrying twins, it doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your dreams for a non-interventive pregnancy and birth. However, you will need to have more frequent appointments, ultrasounds, and non-stress tests to make sure the babies are growing properly. If you’re interested in seeing a midwife, make sure they have experience with twin pregnancies and that they have a
