This is what it looks like
when you’re growing three humans
inside your body
at the same time.
Your internal organs would be
under immense pressure,
and you could experience painful swelling.
And that's during pregnancy.
You still have to deliver
these three babies.
But don't worry, we're here to help.
You really beat the odds this time.
Triplets occur
once in every 10,000 pregnancies.
And you might be thinking,
the more, the merrier.
But in this case, it's riskier.
Growing multiple babies
will put you at higher risk
of a miscarriage,
developing high blood pressure
and suffering from heavy blood loss
during or after the birth.
That's because the placenta
can get quite large,
and the uterus would be overextended.
So you could bleed to death.
”I’m going to be a grandfather!?”
Creating a brand new life is no easy task,
and you made three.
But the hardest part is yet to come,
so you'd better get prepared.
Choose how you want to give birth.
Experts say that a planned cesarean
might be your best bet.
It is safer
considering the position of the babies
and their placentas.
This is also a good idea
since a doctor can give you an anesthetic
so you won’t feel any pain.
And you’d have a team of doctors
and nurses in the operating room
eady to take care of you
and your newborns.
You might remember
the happiest day of your life
as your most painful experience.
But yoga can help you.
Practicing this discipline
throughout your pregnancy
can help reduce the pain during labor.
The movements
and breathing routines of yoga
will build your endurance
and teach you how to use
relaxation techniques
when you feel discomfort.
That would come in handy
when you feel the labor pains.
It's time.
The babies are coming now,
and you opted for a vaginal birth.
So you might want to ask
or scream for an epidural.
That’s a thin, tube-like catheter
that goes in your lower back.
It’ll numb you from the waist down.
Trust me. You’ll want that.
After the first baby is born,
it can be tricky
to know which baby will come out next.
The doctor or midwife
might need to insert their hands
into your womb
and maneuver to turn the babies.
This will put them
in the correct positions
so you can push them out.
No, it's not a form of torture.
It’s just childbirth.
Congratulations!
You gave birth to three
beautiful babies.
But you’re not excited about it.
You’ve been feeling the blues
for months now and you don’t know why.
Unfortunately,
mothers of triplets have a 43%
greater chance
of experiencing postpartum depression.
Talk to your doctor
if you’re feeling anxious,
sad or overwhelmed.
You can treat this condition
with therapy and medication.
On average,
a pregnancy lasts 40 weeks.
But when you’re having triplets,
you’ll likely go into labor
before the 35th week.
That means your babies
would be premature.
Their organs and bodies
will need to develop more,
and your babies will need help breathing,
eating and staying warm.
As much as you love them
and want to take them home,
you can’t possibly give them
what they need right now.
Your babies will need to stay
in the neonatal intensive care unit
and receive special attention.
That was a tough one,
but you had the care and support
of medical professionals.
Imagine what it would be like
if you didn't get to the hospital on time
and you had to give birth in your car.
Would you know what to do?
Find out here.