Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Twin Pregnancy, Molar Pregnancy, Gestational Trophoblastic disease and contraception in special situations (Sour Grapes!)
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Management of twin pregnancy in labour, which of the following is true?
High-Yield Explanation
Delivery of second twin No methergin after delivery of first twin. This is a classic contraindication for methergin since this drug will cause severe tonic contraction of the uterus on the fetus which compromises the fetal blood flow and hence Hypoxia First twin in non-cephalic presentation is an indication for LSCS IPV (internal pdalic version) may be done for second twin if it is in transverse lie First twin cephalic and second twin breech can be tried for normal labour Indications for LSCS in twin pregnancy: first twin non cephalic, monoamniotic twins Indications for LSCS for second twin ( Even if the first baby delivered vaginally): fetal distress, failed IPV, abruption, cord prolapse