Twin Birth & Delivery

[JennyB]

Hi, I don't have twins but have a friend who does. She delivered at QMH even though she could afford private, because of the NICU there being the best in Hong Kong, and since her twins were born 6 weeks early that was definitely the right decision to make.

Regarding the delivery, from what I've heard QMH are very reluctant to schedule C-sections in advance, even when it looks very likely that you will end up having one.

If you want greater comfort than afforded in the public wards, you can look into delivering private at QMH, but I think this may cost almost as much as the Matilda, because they charge *everything* as a private patient, not just the private room.

 

[Corina]

Hi Teeks,

I'm also pregnant with twins, 29 weeks, due 5th Jan.
Have you decided to go to QM for delivery or Matilda?
I was recommended by my private dr to do a C-section - she said that there is a risk to the 2nd baby if I try vaginal delivery - did your drs tell you the same thing?

 

[Teeks]

Hi Corina,

I have decided to go to QM for delivery. I was there in Sept. for minor operation, and found that their service is very good.

Up until my 28th week, my Dr suggested for the C-section (told me the same thing). But on my 30th week's scan, he saw both the babies are head down so he suggested vaginal delivery if possible.

Since I am seeing both my private Dr. and Dr. at Tsan Yuk, they both suggested Vaginal delivery is best for me to do. But it all depends at the later stage of delivery. So hoping wotever I need to do, they'll let me know what will be the best way to do.

 

[Corina]

Hi Teeks,

I forgot to ask you - did you join the "mothers of multiples" ?

 

[Corina]

And good luck with your pregnancy, Teeks!

 

[Teeks]

Corina - Hi!

No I haven't so far. I am using the UK Twinsclub, you can get lots of suggestions and advice from there. If you have time, try look into www.twinsclub.co.uk

But recently, I got a reply from one of the MOM member asking me to join their club in HK and gave me her email address too. But I have'nt come around to do anything there yet.

Have you joined the MOM club? Let me know.

 

[Teeks]

Hi Corina, Have you joined the MOM club? How is it (if you have).
I have posted a reply for you and it's gone to 2nd page. Please check.

 

[Corina]

Hi Teeks, I've posted a chq to MOM recently, but no reply from them yet
Will let you know if I get anything from them.

I'll go check on that twinsclub website now.

 

[Teeks]

Hi Corina, Have you decided to go to Matilda for the delivery?
I am attending the antenatal classes in the Tsan Yuk every Wednesday. And probably start the exercises from next Wed (just to be ready if I need to do natural birth).
Let me know what you are up to. All the best!

 

[Teeks]

Hi Corina, what a bummer!
Today, on my 33rd week's check up @Tsan Yuk, I got my doctor to certify that I can take the antenatal exercise class. But the physiotherapy Dept. rejected saying, due to having twins they would not enrol me after the 32nd week.
So any twin mum should know this if they want to take antenatal exercise class, they should not exceed their 32nd week (I think this is only effective in Tsan Yuk Hospital).