What happens in a multiple birth? :: Pregnant With Twins Or More

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What happens in a multiple birth?
Giving birth to twins or more is a bit different. Here's what is likely to happen.

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Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome

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Will my twins be identical?

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Will my vagina recover from the birth?

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Can I have natural birth after a C-section?

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PND risk with multiple births

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Our baby was born in the car

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