Twin Pregnancy? Multiple Doctors in Practice Confusing Me! Help!

I also have twins and as I've always been part of a mothers of multiples group I know a LOT of people with twins and I have never heard anything like A or B. If you have had no complications (normal ultrasounds etc) and no previous pregnancies with complications you absolutely do not need to be on bedrest. The only thing I was told was that I could not work at a job where I stood all day after 32 weeks. I did end up on bedrest, but that was for actual major contractions, not as a preventative. In fact even for people who are going in to active labor the research shows that bed rest does not help HOWEVER I am of the every day in the womb counts so I sat myself in my bed and took my meds just like my doctor who was more old fashioned advised. (Newer Doctors are usually much less cautious than old ones with Twins).

I agree with posters who recommend you get aligned with one doctor only and try to stick with them even thought who knows who will deliver you (who cares!) I was not put on bedrest with my twins (I had three full termers before that) and although they came early (33 weeks) I don't think anyone will ever be able to say why. I don't believe it's normal to be put on bedrest unless there is a concrete reason (and twins isn't enough.) I also agree that bedrest is a pretty strict concept (stay in bed) and that resting 4 to 6 hours a day is a nice (unrealistic) idea for anyone, but not the same as bed rest. Get them to clarify.

I am with Alexis on this as well. I have never heard anything like A and B. Either you were on bed rest or you aren't not. I had twins and carried them and worked full-time until they were ready to come out and never did any form of bed rest. Dr. C's suggestions sounds the most normal. Maybe you could only see Dr. C from now own. When I had mine I had to see each Dr in the practice once and then could see which ever one I wanted for the duration after that. I am so sorry you can't get a straight answer from your Dr.s...you would think they would communicate with each other.

It is well within your rights as a patient to request one doctor and only one doctor from the practice to be in charge of your pre-natal care. It might be a little less flexible in your scheduling of your appointments, but worth it. It would reduce the headache, stress and conflicting instructions. You don't need to worry about communication when you are expecting twins. Pick your favorite Dr. and stick to your guns! Congratulations on your new little ones!

i was pregnant with twins if you don't have any complication and you are not high risk take your pregnancy normal and rest often that is what help me because i can not rest 4-6 hours daily i take shorts rest and naps i carried my twins until 36 weeks .

When I was pregnant with my twins (who are now 14 months), I was told by my doctor that if I was feeling like I needed to sit down and rest that I should do so. Bed rest is not commonly practiced with multiple pregnancies any more, but there are more and more going back to it due the the rise in premature births. My doctor tells me now that looking back, he should have put me on complete bed rest earlier, as he thinks that might have prevented me from going into labor at 30w, and spending 2w on strict hospital bedrest, only to have them at 32w and spending a month in NICU. I had no complications either, and made sure that if I was tired or didn't feel well that I rested. My sister, who has 2yr. old twins, was put on bed rest at 24w, even though she had no complications. She carried her twins to 37w. Seeing multiple doctors can be confusing, and I would suggest that you bring their differing opinions to their attention so that you get consistant care during your pregnancy. As far as I am concerned, if I were you I would take the 4-6hrs. rest per day whenever you can, as once your babies are born, it will be months before you're able to!

Good luck to you and congratulations on having twins!

Interesting....

With my twin pregnancy, I had no complications. I went about my business but made sure to drink plenty of water, get enough rest and if I felt "off" at any time, I rested. During my second and part of my 3rd trimester, I was working 10-14 hour shifts (sitting the whole time) with no problems. I think Dr's A and B are a little over cautious. I also delivered at 38 weeks 1 day and had to be induced. I think you need to pay very close attention to your body...if your feet start swelling, put them up. If you are feeling tired, take a nap and don't push yourself. Most of all try to stay as stress free as possible...that will help the most.

Unless you have complications, there's no reason to treat a twins pregnancy as "high risk" needing bedrest. Twins alone does not make for a high-risk pregnancy. Check books like "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" that are centered around natural birth and evidence-based medicine.

WOW I can see why you are confused. When I was pregnant with twins my DR said I might need to be on bedrest anytime after 20 weeks. Well that never happened, and I had no complications. I did need to check myself twice daily for contractions, but again never had any. I went to 35 weeks and delivered 2 healthy babies.
I think your Dr's should all get together and decide the best way to go. Are any of them specialists? Or you could consult a "twin specialist" If your dr has a good idea of your history I would probably go with his/her recommendation.
Good luck to you. Just remember the end result is having those two beautiful babies.

I don't have twins but I was put on light bedrest for 4 to 6 hours a day with my son so it is possible but I would definately tell each of them what they all have said and tell them you are confused. There job is making sure you deliver good healthy babies. I would express your concerns to all three of them. Maybe they need to get together and talk about your pregnancy. Good luck.

I have no experience with twins, but my suggestion is to pick your favorite doctor of the three and ask him/her if they would be willing to be your full-time doc. I went to a practice with over 10 doctors and would have been miserable had I not found one woman that was just perfect for me. She wrote in my chart that she was to be called when I gave birth (even if she was not on-call), and it was so comforting for me to know that I wouldn't have to worry about some doctor who didn't know my birthing plans. I hope this helps! :)