Question 1

are twins hereditary?

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Yes: Usually fraternal or non-identical twins can be hereditary. More often in this day and age twins and higher order birth are related to fertility medications and ivf.

Question 2

what are stuck twins?

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Stuck twin: The term stuck twin refers to a set of twins which are sharing the same placenta. The term stuck refers to the twin which is not getting enough blood flow and has very little amniotic fluid around it. The other twin has too much blood flow and too much amniotic fluid. The condition is called twin to twin transfusion syndrome.

Question 3

what the risk of twins perganancy?

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1 in 90: The rate of natural twinning is 1 in 90.  The rate of natural triplets, 1 in 8000.

Question 4

how someone have twin childs its just luck or something else?

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Twins: Identical twins result from a single fertilized egg splitting in two forming 2 offspring with identical DNA. Identical twins occur randomly.  Fraternal twins "run in the family"- this tendency is hereditary.

Question 5

how do you have twins?

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1 egg or 2 eggs: Fertilization of 2 separate eggs by 2 different sperm (non identical twins) or fertilization on 1 egg which subsequently splits to form 2 identical portions (identical twins) with each portion developing into a baby.

Question 6

can i have cvs if twins?

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Twin CVS: Yes, cvs is safer for a multiple gestation than an amniocentesis.

Question 7

can getting twins be planned.

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No: Cant plan twins and in reality, though most due fine, there are higher risks, it is very demanding and generally not desirable once your there.  Good luck.

Question 8

how the twin babies wil born..?

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Confusing question: Your wording does not give a clear picture of what information you want. Twins can be delivered vaginally or by c section. Conditions at the time of labor including baby size, presentation (head or bottom first), & urgency all may require surgical delivery.

Question 9

is amniocentesis on twins safe?

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Relatively.....: Amniocentesis is invasive, and the risk of ruptured membranes, and possible miscarriage, is  at the rate of 1/110-1/200.  There is the risk of misinformation by not sampling one, or both, of the sacs, as well.

Question 10

how can i have twin during sex?

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Impossible!: There is no way to guarantee or even assure you of a method that will result in twinning, other than with fertility drugs.

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