A Twin C-Section

A c-section known as a cesarean section is something many of us think about when having twins. Though the probability is higher with multiples, many women with a twin pregnancy give birth vaginally. It will depend on the presentation of your twins (the position they are laying) and any complications that may arise whether or not a cesarean birth is required.

Click here to watch a video: A Cesarean Section of Twins

Pain Management - Cesarean sections can be performed using an epidural, numbing you from the waist down. This allows you to be conscious during the procedure, a screen will be put up so you are unable to see the operation.

In the case of an emergency c-section a general anesthesia will be given which completely knocks you out for the entire operation. If attempts have been made to give birth vaginally and an epidural is in place you may be able to just top this up and remain awake for the birth of your twins.

Cesarean Section – A cesarean birth is an incision across the bikini line in your abdominal wall then through to the uterus, you will be shaved just along the top where the incision will be made. A catheter and a IV drip will also be inserted. Your twins will be lifted out one at a time followed by the placenta. As long as there are no complications your partner will be able to hold your beautiful twin babies almost straight away, you will be able to cuddle your newborn babies once the incision has been close.

Combined Vaginal & Cesarean Section – Giving birth to Twin A vaginally then delivery Twin B via cesarean section is very uncommon. Usually a combined vaginal and c-section birth occurs for the second twin when the following has occurred:

• Cord Prolapse – cutting the oxygen supply
• Presentation of Twin B and unable to move baby to deliverable position
• Placental Abruption – the placenta tears away from the uterus prematurely