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Hello doctor, twin pregnancy is their any difference between dichronic and monochronic diaminotic twins?

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Twins: Dichorionic/Diamniotic twins have 2 separate placentas and 2 separate amniotic sacs. Fraternal twins. These have the lowest mortality risk of twin pregnancies. Monochorionic/Diamniotic twins have 2 amniotic sacs and one placenta. Have a risk of increased risk. Monochorionic/Monoamniotic share one sac and one placenta and also have a higher risk. Hope this helps.

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Answered 5/20/2016

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, twin pregnancy is their any difference between dichronic and monochronic diaminotic twins?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elvia Greathouse answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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