Twin pregnancies can bring special challenges, especially when rare complications occur. One such rare (and serious) complication is called twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), which specifically impacts monochorionic twins, or twins that share a placenta. Being aware of this occurrence is important for women with twin pregnancies because it can guide their maternal care in unique
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Types of Twins and Why it Matters
Twins might be more common than you think and a lot of people who don’t work in fetal medicine may not understand the necessity of knowing the different types of twins. Dr. Nathan Fox says, “right now it’s about 1 in 30 births although it seems like, you know, patients I’d see, it’s like 1
Types of Twins and Why It Matters
Finding out that you’re expecting twins can be equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Fortunately, your obstetrician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist can help you learn what to expect at every step of your pregnancy. Here, we’ll discuss the different types of twins and how they will influence your care plan at Carnegie Imaging for Women. Healthful