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What are the Chances of Having Twins… Twice?
The first time around may have been a surprise, but a second pregnancy may have you thinking. What are the chances of ending up with two or more sets of twins? How often do moms give birth to more than one set of twins? As a twin mom blogger, I am in a number of…
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The IVF Twin Boom – Is This the End?
Advancement in IVF methods is causing a downturn in the US twin boom. The rate of twin births in the US has exploded since the 1980s, likely due to mothers having babies later, and the development of infertility treatments. Now, with fewer parents and doctors opting for multiple embryo transfer, the number of IVF multiple…
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What are Semi-Identical Twins & Why are They so Rare?
Us twin moms often have a laugh at people who ask if boy/girl twins are identical. Just to make it clear… if your kids are packing different junk, they are not identical. Another way to be sure is if your unborn babies are sharing a placenta. So what happens if you spot boy/girl twins sharing…
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When You Don’t Know if You’re Expecting Identical or Fraternal Twins
Medical tech can tell us all a lot about our unborn babies, yet some expectant parents don’t know if they are expecting identical or fraternal twins. Why?
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Does Drinking Milk Increase Your Chances of Twins?
A study in 2006 claimed you are five times more likely to conceive fraternal twins if you consume a dairy-rich diet. I’m sharing the science behind this study and looking at worldwide trends for increased multiple births. Does drinking milk increase your chances of twins? The Rise in Twin Births There has been a considerable rise in fraternal…
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Do Twins Skip a Generation?
There are a number of gray areas when it comes to twin pregnancy. Science doesn’t know all the answers yet but the theories are always intriguing. It is commonly accepted that fraternal twins run in the family, but this doesn’t mean we know exactly when someone will become pregnant with twins? Do twins skip a generation?…
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Can Twins Feel Each Other’s Pain?
It’s been a while since I posted about telepathic twins and other freaky twin stuff, and it’s time to return to the world of the weird and wonderful. Unfortunately the trigger for this research is an unhappy event… my poor little boy has been in a cast past the elbow these past two weeks, and I’m not…
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Do Identical Twins Have the Same DNA?
Identical twins are broadly described as having the same DNA. They are naturally occurring clones, created from a single fertilized egg which splits to create two copies. In truth, identical twin genetics is more complicated, because nature has its imperfections. This article delves into the details, exploring the true answer to “Do identical twins have…
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Telepathic Twins and Other Freaky Twin Stuff
I’m in a Twinsie mood, which means today I’m getting my research hat on, and delivering to you some weird and wonderful tales of freaky twin stuff. Twin Telepathy Some time ago, I posted a video of my boys laughing at each other on Facebook. A friend asked me “is that one of those freaky…
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Identical Twins: Why Does the Fertilized Egg Split?
Identical twins form when a single zygote (fertilized egg) splits into two, creating a natural clone. There is no sure answer as to why monozygotic twinning occurs, but there are a number of scientific theories. What causes identical twins? Why does the fertilized egg split? Like all wonderful outstanding questions, there are plenty of scientists…
