Multiple Pregnancies two or more babies develop two or more babies develop /twinchances.htm /twinchances.htm
Identical vs Fraternal
Identical Twins AssetId= C-4362-ACAE- 31C24F73E3AD
Fraternal Twins Develop from 2 ova and have DIFFERENT genetic makeup Develop from 2 ova and have DIFFERENT genetic makeup
This is usual in 2/3 of identical twins!
RISKS??? What are the risks to a child who is part of a multiple pregnancy? What are the risks to a child who is part of a multiple pregnancy?
Conjoined Twins Ovum does not completely split Ovum does not completely split may share internal organs may share internal organs
Questions to think about… Consider the effects of having multiples. What are the emotional, social, physical, and financial advantages and disadvantages of twins? Consider the effects of having multiples. What are the emotional, social, physical, and financial advantages and disadvantages of twins? What are some of the effects on parents? What are some of the effects on parents? What advice would you give parents raising multiples? What advice would you give parents raising multiples?