Tag: identical twins
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How Do Multiple Births Happen?
Read more The occurrence of multiple births has risen significantly over the past two decades. This trend can be attributed mainly to the fact that a large portion of women having babies are now over the age of thirty, which increases the likelihood of conceiving multiples. Additionally, the use of fertility medications and treatments has…
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What Are the Different Types of Twins?
Read more Welcoming a little one into the world is a joy, but what if you have two (or more) bundles of joy to snuggle? Multiples are becoming more common, with around 32 out of every 1,000 births resulting in twins, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).…
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Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Understanding Risks and Treatments
Read more Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) is a serious condition that affects identical twins or higher-order multiples who share a placenta. This occurs when the blood vessels in the shared placenta become connected, leading to unequal blood flow. One twin, referred to as the “recipient,” receives an excessive amount of blood, while the…
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Understanding How Multiple Births Happen
Read more The occurrence of multiple births has seen a significant rise over the past two decades. One of the main factors contributing to this trend is that around one-third of women giving birth are over the age of thirty, a demographic more prone to conceiving multiples. Additionally, advancements in fertility drugs and assisted reproductive…