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Yes, having two placentas typically indicates that you conceived twins, specifically fraternal twins, as each embryo develops its own placenta. In some cases of identical twins, a single placenta may be shared if the embryos split early enough. However, two placentas usually suggest that the twins are distinct and developed separately.
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Can identical twins have two placentas?
Yes, identical twins can have two placentas. This occurs when the fertilized egg splits into two embryos very early in development, leading to each twin having its own placenta.
What does dichorionic mean?
Literally, having two chorions and two placentas -- used especially of human fraternal twins. That is to say, not identical twins growing in a single sac, but two completely separate fetuses with separate placentas.
Can identical twins have separate sacs and placentas?
Yes, identical twins can have separate sacs and placentas, which is known as dichorionic-diamniotic twins. This occurs when the fertilized egg splits into two embryos early in development, resulting in each twin having its own sac and placenta.
Do twins have separate placentas?
Yes, twins can have separate placentas. In cases of fraternal twins, each baby typically has its own placenta. However, in cases of identical twins, they may share a single placenta.
Do twins have to run in your family to be conceived?
No but it gives you a better chance at having them.
Is it common to have two placentas developing during pregnancy one empty and one with a live fetus What will happen to the empty sac as the pregnancy progresses?
It is not common, but it happens. You probably conceived twins and one did not develop, it is called a blighted ovum. If you had conceived a single baby and it had not developed you would have had a miscarriage, but the healthy fetus is preventing this. As the healthy baby grows the second placenta will probably be overtaken by the good one. An area of thickening may be found when you have your baby.
Issues if twins have only one placenta?
No. Two placentas indicates dizygotic twins which always has 2 amnions and 2 chorions. This is a common misconception. My own twins are identical, yet they had separate sacs and separate placentas that implanted on polar opposite sides of the uterus. DNA tested have proven their zygosity. Whether identical twins will have their own placentas is dependent upon when the egg split. In my case, the egg probably splip immediately after conception and conception likely took place in the fallopian tube.
Do identical twins always share a placenta?
No, identical twins do not always share a placenta. In some cases, identical twins may have separate placentas.
Do twins have two placentas?
Yes, twins can have two placentas, one for each baby. This is more common in fraternal twins, who develop from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm. Identical twins, who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two embryos, can sometimes share a single placenta.
Do twins share the same placenta?
No, twins can either share the same placenta (monochorionic) or have separate placentas (dichorionic), depending on whether they are identical or fraternal twins.
Do twins who share the same placenta have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy compared to twins with separate placentas?
Yes, twins who share the same placenta (monochorionic twins) have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy compared to twins with separate placentas (dichorionic twins). This is because monochorionic twins are more likely to experience conditions such as twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and selective intrauterine growth restriction.
Are twins who share the same placenta more likely to have similar health outcomes compared to twins with separate placentas?
Yes, twins who share the same placenta are more likely to have similar health outcomes compared to twins with separate placentas. This is because they may have a closer genetic makeup and shared environment in the womb, which can influence their health outcomes.
