QUESTION

Dear Midwife,
I found out via ultrasound on October 28th that I am pregnant with identical twins (in the same sack). On 10/28, the larger twin (twin A) was measuring 5 weeks 6 days with a faint heartbeat. Twin B was smaller (I don't know how much smaller), and no heartbeat was detectable. 5 days later, on November 2, I had a follow-up ultrasound b/c of bleeding. Twin A is now measuring 7 weeks 4 days, and twin B is measuring between 5 weeks 6 days and 6 weeks 1 day. No heartbeat for twin B yet.

Before you hire a midwife, be sure to interview several carefully. Take your time reviewing their history, call up their references, have a list of questions handy, research the legal issues in your state and ask the midwife for proof of her certification.

QUESTION

Dear Midwife,
I've been crawling around on the floor, visiting the chiropractor and doing inversions to turn my 29 week twins. So far I haven't had any luck. They're both transverse.

I'm really committed to a vaginal birth. What else would you suggest I do?

Thanks!

Twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a serious disorder that occurs in identical twins and higher order multiples who share a placenta. This occurs when there is a connection in the two babies' blood vessels of their shared placenta. Read "Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome" to learn more.

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QUESTION

Dear Midwife,
I am 13 weeks pregnant with twins and found out at 11 weeks.

The doctors are saying they are in one sac but wont give me a definite answer about them being identical.

What does it mean that they are in the same sac? Is it possible for a membrane to just show up at any time?

Many women suspect that they might be carrying more than one baby, but how can you know for sure. The following indicators may point towards a multiples pregnancy. Read "Symptoms of Multiples" to learn more.

A smart first step in planning for your duo is to seek help from other moms of twins. (Look for a mothers of twins or multiples group near where you live.) These moms will be able to share their tricks of the trade, including about doctors and baby gear, and they’ll be sympathetic to your current worries and future juggling act. Read "You're Having Twins...or more!" to learn more.