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Can you have twins vaginally?

Can you have a natural birth with twins? Lots of women think they have to have a caesarean section with twins. In fact, more than 40% of twin births are vaginal. If you’re planning a vaginal delivery, it’s usually recommended that you have an epidural for pain relief, but you can discuss this with your midwife.

What are twins born on different days called?

It’s also possible to have twins that were conceived at different times in a process called superfetation. In exceedingly rare cases, a woman might release two eggs during ovulation, but not at the same time. In such cases, twins may actually be born on different days.

Is giving birth painful?

Yes, childbirth is painful. But it’s manageable. In fact, nearly half of first-time moms (46 percent) said the pain they experienced with their first child was better than they expected, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in honor of Mother’s Day.

What happens if twins have a baby together?

“Twins married to twins who both have babies at the same time.” Since identical twins share the same DNA, the children of two pairs of identical twins are legally cousins, but genetically more similar to siblings.

Can twins have different fathers?

But you may be left wondering: Can twins have different fathers? The answer is yes, but only in cases in which they’re fraternal, as identical twins form from a single egg/sperm combination and thus cannot have different fathers.

What are the 7 types of twins?

Do twins come from Mom or Dad?

According to Stanford, the likelihood of twins during any particular pregnancy comes from the mother, because, as they put it, “A father’s genes can’t make a woman release two eggs.” If you’re the woman who is trying to conceive though, it’s not just your mom’s genetics that matter.

Which parent is responsible for twins?

For a given pregnancy, the odds of conceiving fraternal twins are only determined by the mother’s genetics, not the father’s.

Can I have twins if there are none in my family?

It’s a common misconception that twins skip a generation in families. There is absolutely no evidence, other than circumstantial, that twins are more likely to occur every other generation.

Can I have twins if it doesn’t run in the family?

Everyone has the same chance of having identical twins: about 1 in 250. Identical twins do not run in families. But there are some factors that make having non-identical twins more likely: non-identical twins are more common in some ethnic groups, with the highest rate among Nigerians and the lowest among Japanese.

How can I naturally Hyperovulate?

Hyperovulation-stimulating foods: There are a few foods that naturally increase the rate of ovulation and stimulate ovaries to release multiple eggs. Such hyperovulation stimulating foods include cassava (an African wild yam or sweet potato), tofu, soy isoflavones, whole grains, and whole wheat.

Can identical twins be different genders?

In 99.9% of cases boy/girl twins are non-identical. However, in some extremely rare cases resulting from a genetic mutation, identical twins from an egg and sperm which began as male (XY) can develop into a male / female pair.

Does male or female determine gender?

Men determine the sex of a baby depending on whether their sperm is carrying an X or Y chromosome. An X chromosome combines with the mother’s X chromosome to make a baby girl (XX) and a Y chromosome will combine with the mother’s to make a boy (XY).

Can an XY female get pregnant?

Here’s the bottom line: pregnancy requires a uterus. Males and most XY females cannot become pregnant because they don’t have a uterus. The uterus is where the fetus develops, and pregnancy isn’t possible without it. In most cases, having a Y chromosome means having no uterus, so pregnancy isn’t possible.

Can a man have a baby?

People who are born male and living as men cannot get pregnant. A transgender man or nonbinary person may be able to, however. It is only possible for a person to be pregnant if they have a uterus. The uterus is the womb, which is where the fetus develops.

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