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What are the chances i can have twins if my husband's mom and his brothers are twins and my grandmother from my dad's side had twin brothers? i'm 23

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Increased a little.: Probably in the range of 2-3%. Take Folic Acid 1-5 mg daily prior to conception; it may slightly increase the risk for twins as well, but it also decreases the risk of fetal anomalies and preterm birth.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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