is it possible for twins to have different fathers?

Question

What are my chances of having twins if my grandma and grandpa on my fathers side are both twins?

Answer 1

Possible, not likely: It is conceivable that a woman with multiple sexual partners could get pregnant with dichorionic (non-identical) twins from different fathers. This is very rare, but possible and has been described.

Answer 2

Love and guidance: Twins present unique opportunities and challenges. Encouraging others to see your twins as two separate children instead of 'the twins' is important for their development. Many parents of twins will use the same schedule for each (eat at same time, sleep at same time etc) to help smooth the logistics of family life. Allowing each to develop on own schedule and enjoy own interests is important.

Answer 3

Joyfully!: Having one baby is great; having two is doubly awesome! if mom doesn't have enough breastmilk, just use some formula. Many things can be done together (mom can help one baby, and dad the other) . . . Such as feeding, burping, changing diapers, reading time, bathing time, etc. . . . When going out, mom can carry one baby, and dad the other. Triplets? Now, that's much harder.

Answer 4

Yes: They can kick one another but they don't generally cause any damage.

Answer 5

Yes: If they are in one sac, it's possible.

Answer 6

Two placentas: Dichorionic twins result either from fertilization of two separate eggs ("fraternal" twins) or from the early division of a fertilized egg into two separate embryos ("identical" twins).

Answer 7

2 placentas: Dichorionic means that they have two different placentas, and most certainly two amniotic sacs.

Answer 8

1-2 %: There is a small genetic predeliction to twins, but mostly it is luck. The genetic trait is for an increased number of identical twins. Non-identical twins seem to be of similar rate in all people. The highest number of identical twins are in certain ethnic groups, specifically some african groups.

Answer 9

The chance is bigger: I don't have exact number, but odds are higher to have a consequent set of twins, if it's a natural multiple pregnancy.

Answer 10

Fair: It will really depend on how the first baby is facing when you go into labor. The first baby needs to be head down in order for you to try for a vaginal delivery.

Answer 11

Discuss w Doc: Different doctors and hospitals have different comfort zones with vaginal twin delivery so it is important to discuss this with your doctor. Some issues that affect delivery: position of babies, difference in weights of babies, weeks of gestation and other medical complications of pregnancy like diabetes and hypertension.

Answer 12

It depends: There are several variables as to whether twins are delivered vaginally. Typically if the first twin is head down, a vaginal delivery is an option, but it will depend on the skill and experience of the obstetrician delivering you. At times the position of the second twin makes vaginal delivery riskier. It is possible, but is a dynamic situation that will need to be assessed until delivery.

Answer 13

Position/size: One issue not mentioned by the other docs is the reason we worry.The head is the largest body part to travel through the birth canal and as long as both babies come down head first, there is time for their heads to mold & fit, cord dangling behind. If either the 1st or 2nd go head down, there is the worry that the head will not fit & will cut off the blood supply from the cord in the process.

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