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1st ultrasound, ~6 weeks 4days. two amniotic sacs but difficulty viewing 2nd. one heartbeat for sure. what are the chances of viable twins still & how good are the chances of at least one viable baby?

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Dr. Corey Bosin answered

Two Sacs: Human twinning is very common. In fact, ultrasound has shown that it is more common that previously thought. Many times one of the fetus will fail to develop. This should not affect the long term growth of the surviving twin.

Answered 4/22/2014

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

GYN monitoring: You will need blood tesys ( hcg) to determine seek a gyn evaluation.

Dr Calderon agreed

Answered 4/23/2014

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A member asked:

1st ultrasound, ~6 weeks 4days. two amniotic sacs but difficulty viewing 2nd. one heartbeat for sure. what are the chances of viable twins still & how good are the chances of at least one viable baby?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Corey Bosin answered

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Calderon agreed

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