Multiples and Twins Directory
If you give birth to twins, triplets, or more, it is called a multiple birth. Multiple births have become much more common in recent years with the increasing popularity of fertility treatments such as vitro fertilization (IVF). Pregnant women over 30 are also more likely to give birth to multiples. A multiple pregnancy raises the risk of pregnancy-related complications, such as preeclampsia, premature delivery, and low birth weight. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of pregnancy with multiples, the possible complications, and much more.
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11 Things You Didn't know About Twin Pregnancies
If you are expecting twins and don't know what to expect, you are not alone. Here's some advice from experts about what's in store for you and your twins.
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Twins in Demand Through IVF?
Forget "Octo Mom." The hot debate among in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients and their doctors isn't about having lots of babies at once. It's about trying for twins.
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How Are the Quaid Twins Doing?
With more recent horrifying headlines about heparin drug errors harming children—and even, tragically taking the lives of two babies at a Texas hospital—WebMD recently sat down with Dennis and Kimberly Quaid.
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