Learn more about the Fetal Reduction procedure that reduces risk in a multiple pregnancy

Fetal Reduction is a procedure used to reduce the number of fetuses in a multiple pregnancy, usually to two. This is because when a pregnancy involves three or more fetuses, the risks of miscarriage, stillbirth, and structural malformation increase with each additional fetus. The doctor under ultrasound guidance, inserts a needle through the mother’s  abdomen and into the uterus to the selected fetus. The doctor injects the fetus with a potassium chloride which stops the fetal heart. In cases where a multi-fetal pregnancy of three or more fetuses is reduced to two fetuses, the remaining fetuses develop as they would if they had been conceived as twins. The procedure usually does not have any adverse effect on the surviving fetus. more updates follow : Facebook:   / dr.deepthijammi   DISCLAIMER All the information provided by Chennai Women’s Clinic and Scan Centre (CWC) through its video, blog series is strictly for informational purposes only and all content, including text, graphics, video, images and information, contained on or available through its digital platforms are only general information about gynecology, obstetric ultrasound scan services, practices and standards and the same is intended for information purposes only.   Any video, audio or text content is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The information provided by CWC should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider on any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of some information/inference you may have gathered from any video, audio or text content published by CWC.   The medical information, on any platform (digital or print), created by CWC is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. CWC shall not be responsible or liable for the use of any advice or information that you may obtain through this website as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.