Chapter 42, Problem 4DAA

Summary Introduction

To explain: If multiple pregnancy increases the relative risk of chromosomal defects in the offspring.

Concept introduction: During the gestation period, the mother can have single birth or multiple births. Single birth is where only one fetus is carried during the gestation period in the womb. Multiple births are where more than one fetus is carried during the gestation period such as twins, triplets, quadruplets, and more. Carrying more than one fetus in the womb results in insufficient supply of nutrients to the developing fetus. These fetuses become still-born or born with abnormalities