Is 36 wks gestation good for twins?

by **bitzenpieces** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:16 am

I ask becoz im having the same pre-labour signs as what i did with my son and the doctor said i could go into labour very soon, so i am wondering if 36weeks is good that i lasted that long? And how will the babies be?

by **37w5d** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:22 am

Well since they are twins, they will be smaller. My friend was pregnant with twins and they would not let her go past 37 weeks, apparently there is a risk of stillborn if twins go past that or something.
36 weeks for any pregnancy is good, but that doesnt mean they will be free from complications if born then, but generally speaking, the survival rate and health of them is really good at that gestation.

Call your Doc and talk to them about it.

by **Azyrith** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:22 am

36 weeks with twins is amazinge. I believe the average for twins delievery is 32 weeks. Twins tend to mature faster in utero than singleton pregnancy's and your two are probably as developed as a full term singleton at this point. The babies will most likely be fine, my guess would be a few days in the NICU at MOST. Good chance they won't even end up there though.

by **HazelMotherofone** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:24 am

Yes that is a good because you should be 8months pregnant or at least about to be 8months.

by **DatMama2Be505** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:27 am

Yea. They might be a little smaller than they would be if you carried full term but they should be fine

by **Cortney493** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:37 am

yes thats very good! i was a twin and was born at 30 weeks and was 4 pounds 10 oz and didnt have to stay in the hospital for more than 2 dyas with jaundice so i mean thats best case scenario :)

by **Katzue** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:17 am

The average twin gestation is 35 weeks (single babies are an average of 39 weeks). Term for any babies is still considered 37 weeks. Twins born at 36 weeks would be considered preterm, but in my experience, making it all the way to 36 weeks for twins is pretty darn good :)

Congratulations on your babies birthdays!

by **TinaC632** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:13 am

36 Weeks is VERY good for twins!
I was induced with my twin daughters at 38 weeks (my choice) the doctor even asked me if I wanted to wait another week.
So yes, they do let you go over 37 weeks if you choose!

Your twins should be fine!
Mine weighed 6lb & 4lb 14oz.
They didn't need to go into ICU & I could take them home the next day.
Good luck hun!
;-)

Is 36 wks gestation good for twins?