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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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?
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...