Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, or TTTS, is a condition that can affect twins which share a placenta during pregnancy. The placenta plays an important role in supplying blood and oxygen to the babies before birth, but sometimes an imbalance can develop which affects the development of both twins.
This animation explains treatment options for Twin-to-Twin transfusion syndrome.
For impartial support and advice, you can contact Tamba, the national charity for twin pregnancies. https://www.tamba.org.uk
GLOSSARY
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: A complication which can develop during monochorionic twin pregnancies which share connections on the placenta. The syndrome causes an imbalance in the flow of blood and oxygen between twins.
Monochorionic twins: A term for twins which share the same placenta but have separate amniotic sacs.
Transfusion: the transfer of fluid, usually blood, through a vein or artery
Anastomosis: Connections between blood vessels
Fetoscope: A type of surgical device which is used to see inside the body and deliver treatment for fetal procedures.
Blood pressure: Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.
Amniotic fluid: the liquid that surrounds and protects babies during pregnancy
Laser coagulation: A type of surgical procedure which uses laser light to close and seal blood vessels.
Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a widely used method which is used to monitor the baby’s progress during pregnancy. Most mothers have an ultrasound at several points throughout their pregnancy. The method uses soundwaves which reflect against the body to create a picture of the internal organs. A sonographer will usually perform this kind of scan.
LINKS
NHS UK: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnan...
Tamba: https://www.tamba.org.uk
UCLH Fetal Medicine Unit: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/OurServices/S...
UZ Leuven: https://www.uzleuven.be
ARC-UK: https://www.arc-uk.org
Bliss: https://www.bliss.org.uk
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