READER QUESTION

‘I’m having twins. At how many weeks would I need a C-section?” DR HENK BURGER SAYS: “If you choose a C-section or your doctor advises it, it will usually be around 36 weeks if the pregnancy is uncomplicated. A C-section will be considered earlier if there are any complications compromising the health of mom or the babies, especially complications such as pre-eclampsia, premature rupture of the membranes (causing amniotic fluid to leak) or placental abruption (when the placenta detaches from the uterus prematurely).”