Question 5

Question 5

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This woman is 29 weeks pregnant. Look at the measurements of the twins.

Based on the on the measurements, select true or false for each of the following statements.

True False
A. This is a normal twin pregnancy
B. There is discordant growth of twins
C. This is more likely to be MCDA pregnancy
D. This is more likely to be a dizygotic pregnancy

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A. False. The pregnancy is clearly not normal – all of the measurements show a major difference in the size of the two babies.

B. True. There is very significant difference in size of the babies.

C. True. As we have discussed, MCDA (and MCMA) pregnancies are more likely to suffer from complications of growth.

D. False. Dizygotic pregnancies are least at risk of complications.

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