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What Is The Effect Of Fetal Reduction In Case Of Multiple Fetal Pregnancy (in Case Of Twins)?

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Question : what is the effect of fetal reduction in case multi fetal pregnancy (in case of twins)? case scenario is: 7 week old fetal. would like to know the approximate cost of this fetal reduction? which hospitals have this provision?
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Brief Answer: Generally safe Detailed Answer: fetal reduction is done only for higher multiple pregnancies and is best avoided in twin preg. the risk of miscarriage is 1-2 percent. the chances of other fetus getting affected is about 2-3percent. the cost is about 15000.
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What Is The Effect Of Fetal Reduction In Case Of Multiple Fetal Pregnancy (in Case Of Twins)?

Brief Answer: Generally safe Detailed Answer: fetal reduction is done only for higher multiple pregnancies and is best avoided in twin preg. the risk of miscarriage is 1-2 percent. the chances of other fetus getting affected is about 2-3percent. the cost is about 15000.