Multiple gestation

Multiple births (e.g., twins, triplets) is associated with increased risk for the infant (prematurity, intrauterine growth restriction, low birthweight) as well as for the mother (pre-eclampsia, iron-deficiency anemia). Recommendations for weight gain goals and energy intakes are generally higher than than those for singleton pregnancies. In addition vitamin and mineral supplementation is recommended. (This is covered in more depth in Module 2.)