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Which type of multiple pregnancy occurs when there is one egg fertilized by one sperm and the egg splits during division resulting in twins?
Which type of multiple pregnancy occurs when there is one egg fertilized by one sperm and the egg splits during division resulting in twins?
- Triplets
- Monozygotic twins (correct)
- Dizygotic twins
- Quadroplets
Which type of multiple pregnancy occurs when there are two eggs fertilized by two sperm?
Which type of multiple pregnancy occurs when there are two eggs fertilized by two sperm?
- Monozygotic twins
- Triplets
- Quadroplets
- Dizygotic twins (correct)
Which type of multiple pregnancy occurs when there are two or more fetuses in the womb?
Which type of multiple pregnancy occurs when there are two or more fetuses in the womb?
- Quadroplets
- Triplets (correct)
- Monozygotic twins
- Dizygotic twins
Which part of the baby's body leads, or is expected to lead, out of the birth canal?
Which part of the baby's body leads, or is expected to lead, out of the birth canal?
What does the term 'breech presentation' refer to?
What does the term 'breech presentation' refer to?
What does the term 'position' refer to in relation to the baby?
What does the term 'position' refer to in relation to the baby?
What potential risks can abnormal fetal presentation and position pose to the baby?
What potential risks can abnormal fetal presentation and position pose to the baby?
In which position is a baby considered to be in the vertex presentation?
In which position is a baby considered to be in the vertex presentation?
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Monozygotic Twins
Monozygotic Twins
Twins from one fertilized egg splitting.
Dizygotic Twins
Dizygotic Twins
Twins from two separate eggs fertilized by two sperm.
Triplets
Triplets
Three fetuses in the womb.
Leading Fetal Part
Leading Fetal Part
The part of the baby that emerges first from the birth canal.
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Breech Presentation
Breech Presentation
Baby's feet or buttocks are positioned to exit first.
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Fetal Position
Fetal Position
The direction a baby faces relative to the mother's spine.
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Risks of Abnormal Presentation
Risks of Abnormal Presentation
Umbilical cord issues and physical trauma during delivery.
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Vertex Presentation
Vertex Presentation
Baby is head-down, ready for birth.
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Types of Multiple Pregnancy
- Monzygotic twins occur when one egg is fertilized by one sperm and the egg splits during division.
- Dizygotic twins occur when there are two eggs fertilized by two sperm.
Fetal Development and Birth
- A multiple pregnancy occurs when there are two or more fetuses in the womb.
Fetal Presentation and Position
- The part of the baby's body that leads, or is expected to lead, out of the birth canal is the presenting part.
- Breech presentation refers to a presentation where the baby's feet or buttocks lead out of the birth canal.
- Position refers to the direction the baby is facing in the womb in relation to the mother's spine.
- Vertex presentation occurs when the baby's head leads out of the birth canal.
- Abnormal fetal presentation and position can pose risks to the baby, such as difficulties during delivery or birth defects.
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