What are the Complications Associated with a Shared Placenta?
Several complications can arise from a shared placenta, including:
1. Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS): This condition occurs when blood flows unevenly between the twins, leading to one twin receiving too much blood and the other too little. 2. Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR): One or both twins may not grow at the expected rate due to insufficient nutrients and oxygen. 3. Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction (sIUGR): One twin is significantly smaller than the other, which can lead to various health issues. 4. Twin Anemia-Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS): This is a form of TTTS where one twin becomes anemic and the other polycythemic without the presence of significant amniotic fluid imbalance.
