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You're more likely to have a vaginal birth if the first twin is in a head-down position. But there may be medical reasons why a vaginal birth is not recommended. If you have had a caesarean section before, for example, it's not usually recommended that you have a vaginal birth with twins.
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After you get the good news that you've got more than one baby inside that growing bump, you'll find that your pregnancy is supervised by a whole team of experts — led by your prenatal practitioner. They'll want to check in frequently with you to reduce your risk of any potential complications of carrying twins. They'll also begin going over option...
If you want to give birth vaginally, your practitioner will do what they can to help you. But there are cases where they'll likely recommend a C-section: 1. The first baby is breech. If your first baby (the one nearest the exit) or both of your babies are in the bottom-down position, your practitioner will almost certainly recommend a C-section. An...
A mixed birth (also referred to as a combined birth) occurs when the first baby is delivered vaginally but the second baby requires a C-section. This is rare and is usually done only if there's an emergency with the second baby. A cord prolapse Opens a new window— where the umbilical cord comes out before the second baby, cutting off his or her blo...
Every labor and delivery experience is unique — even for moms of singletons. So it's helpful to go in prepared for what you might expect — and be willing to be flexible. Your labor and delivery team will do what's best for you and your babies as things progress. Here are some ways your multiple-birth experience may differ: 1. You'll probably delive...
Many women expecting twins have a vaginal birth. However, you won't be able to give birth vaginally if your twins' placenta or placentas are covering your cervix (placenta praevia) near the end of your pregnancy. A caesarean is your only birth option in this case.
- Jenny Leach
More than a third of women having twins who plan a vaginal birth will go on to need a caesarean birth. If the baby nearest to your cervix is bottom-down (breech) towards the end of the pregnancy, a caesarean birth is usually recommended.
What are my chances of having a vaginal birth with twins? If both your twins are growing well and you've had no complications during your pregnancy, you may be able to have a vaginal birth (MBF 2010, RCOG 2008). About four out of 10 twins are born vaginally (NCCWCH 2011a, Redshaw et al 2011).
- Jenny Leach
- Editor And Writer
If you are having twins and the baby nearest to the neck of the womb (often called the presenting twin) is head-down and you have no other complications, you should be able to have a vaginal birth if you want one.
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They can help you decide if a vaginal or caesarean birth is advised, when they know what kind of twins/triplets you are having. They will also help you to decide the safest time for the birth. In the UK, many twins and almost all triplets are born by caesarean birth.
