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Fraternal Twins

Fraternal twins can be of the same or differing sex. This takes place when two eggs are each fertilised by a different sperm in the same monthly cycle, this means that they will be non-identical. Fraternal twins will not share a placenta, but if they are lying very close together, it may look like they are identical on the scan.

Your chances of conceiving twins is much higher if:
  • You have been having infertility treatment or have been taking drugs to stimulate ovulation.
  • Twins run in your family, and even higher if you are a twin yourself.
  • You are around 37, as twins are more common in older mothers.
  • You are of Nigerian origin.












     
 

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