About Multiple Gestation
Key Highlights
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Increases the overall chance of achieving a pregnancy from a single IVF cycle.Can fulfill the desire for a larger family in one pregnancy.Allows for shared prenatal bonding and development for siblings.Managed by a specialized team of reproductive endocrinologists and maternal-fetal medicine experts.
Who is this surgery for?
- Primary or secondary infertility where single embryo transfer has repeatedly been unsuccessful.
- Advanced maternal age, where embryo quality may be a concern.
- Patients with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss.
- When preimplantation genetic testing indicates several embryos of good quality are available.
- Patient preference after thorough counseling on the associated risks.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive medical and fertility evaluation of both partners.
- Detailed counseling session on the significant risks and long-term implications of a multiple pregnancy.
- Ovarian stimulation and monitoring to retrieve multiple eggs.
- Fertilization and culture of embryos in the IVF laboratory.
- Discussion and joint decision on the number of embryos to transfer based on quality, age, and medical history.
Risks & possible complications
- Significantly higher risk of preterm labor and delivery, leading to potential NICU stays.
- Increased incidence of gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes.
- Higher rates of cesarean delivery.
- Risk of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in monochorionic twins.
- Greater likelihood of low birth weight and associated neonatal complications.
- Increased maternal discomfort, anemia, and postpartum bleeding.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Post-transfer recovery is similar to a standard IVF cycle, with 1-2 days of rest.
- If pregnancy is achieved, care shifts to a high-risk obstetrician for frequent monitoring.
- Strict adherence to prenatal appointment schedules for ultrasound and blood pressure checks.
- Nutritional counseling to support the increased demands of a multiple pregnancy.
- Planning for a potentially extended hospital stay for delivery and neonatal care.
- Postpartum care focuses on physical recovery from a high-risk pregnancy and delivery, along with support for caring for multiple newborns.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (for embryo transfer); Delivery stay varies significantly (often 3-7+ days)
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Expected recovery time: Physical recovery from delivery: 6-8 weeks; Full family adjustment: several months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering multiple gestation in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with ivf and reproductive medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform multiple gestation. MediFyr helps you compare ivf and reproductive medicines and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for multiple gestation compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 150 Thousand – 400 Thousand | 0 days (for embryo transfer); Delivery stay varies significantly (often 3-7+ days) | ~ Physical recovery from delivery: 6-8 weeks; Full family adjustment: several months | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 525 Thousand – 1.4 Million | 0 days (for embryo transfer); Delivery stay varies significantly (often 3-7+ days) | ~ Physical recovery from delivery: 6-8 weeks; Full family adjustment: several months | Know More |
Ananya Bhatia, a 37-year-old software engineer,...
Ananya Bhatia, a 37-year-old software engineer, had been trying to conceive for five years. She and her husband, Rohan, had undergone three unsuccessful IUI cycles and one failed IVF transfer. Their journey was marked by hope and heartbreak. During their second IVF cycle, the fertility scan revealed three viable embryos had implanted. While thrilled at the positive result, Ananya and Rohan were overwhelmed and anxious about the significant health risks of a triplet pregnancy for both mother and babies. Their reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Sharma, empathetically explained the dangers of preterm birth, preeclampsia, and developmental complications. He recommended a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction (MFPR) to reduce the pregnancy to twins, dramatically improving the chances of a healthy outcome for the remaining babies and for Ananya. The procedure, performed at 12 weeks, was emotionally agonizing but physically straightforward under ultrasound guidance. Ananya's recovery was smooth, with close monitoring. The pregnancy continued healthily with twins. The emotional journey was a complex tapestry of grief for the potential lost and profound gratitude for the two lives they were able to protect. Ananya gave birth to healthy twin boys at 36 weeks, and while she sometimes reflects on what might have been, her overwhelming emotion is relief and joy for her thriving family.
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