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- How much do triplets weigh?
- What is the average weight of triplets at birth?
- Are triplets born smaller?
- How far can you carry triplets?
How much do triplets weigh?
Triplets are typically around 3 pounds each at birth. Doctors told the Tiptons their babies were going to be bigger than average, but it was difficult to get a proper reading. "The doctor said to expect between 4 and 5 pound babies.
What is the average weight of triplets at birth?
Usually one support person is allowed to be present. The average weight of a triplet is 1700 grams (3 pounds, 12 ounces), which is half the weight of the average single newborn (3400 grams, 7 pounds, 6ounces). More than a third of triplets weigh less than 1500 grams (3 pounds, 3 ounces) at birth.
Are triplets born smaller?
Triplets are generally less than half the size of a singleton baby. More than a third of triplets born in 2017 were very low birth weight.
How far can you carry triplets?
The average length of a pregnancy for triplets is 32 weeks and for quadruplets 30 weeks. Continuing a pregnancy with triplets or more for longer than 36 weeks can be risky both for you and the babies, so it's usually considered best to deliver them early.
