The Multiples Program

The Multiples Program addresses the higher risk for preterm birth and medical problems in pregnancies where the mom is carrying two or more babies.

Our specialists provide education and frequent monitoring of both the mother and babies. The goal is fewer pre-term births, which result in higher birth weights and healthier babies.

An RN with specialized training in multiples meets with families to discuss general suggestions for a healthy pregnancy, including:

• Nutritional recommendations for optimal maternal health
• Weight gain recommendations
• Possible risks
• Problems unique to that pregnancy
• Links to resources

A general plan for the pregnancy is created, including the frequency of ultrasound evaluations. These typically take place every 2 to 4 weeks, depending upon the trimester, the type of placentas, and maternal medical complications.

Should any of the babies share a placenta, they are closely monitored for the potentially fatal Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Evergreen is one of the few hospitals in the country that provides in-utero surgical treatment for Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.

Patient Stories

"The reassurance was tremendously important."

Christine Beatty wanted to give her 4-year-old daughter Megan a brother or sister, but she hadn’t expected triplets. While excited, she also had to face the extra health risks that come with a multiple pregnancy.

Patient: Christine Beatty

Top Resource for Multiples

Evergreen's program is one of the very few established multiples programs in the United States. Together with the advanced care for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, it makes Evergreen Hospital  a top resource in the Pacific Northwest for the care of multiples.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact: 425.899.2200.