Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) is a rare complication that can affect twins who share both a placenta and some of the same circulation allowing blood to pass from one twin (the donor) to the other (the recipient).The donor twin may become

and whether they are in separate or single amniotic sacs. The sonographer will also be checking to see if the babies share a placenta and are therefore at risk of complications such as Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Twins sharing the same gestational sac

of the Anti D injections; however, if the impact on the baby is significant and the foetus is shown to have serious anaemia, an intro uterine blood transfusion (internal blood transfusion whilst the baby is still in the womb), will need to be considered

cord to and from the placenta bringing oxygen and nutrition from your blood. If after delivery the umbilical cord is left unclamped for a short time, some of the blood from the placenta passes to the baby (this is called placental transfusion

seconds. Amanda was in intensive care for three days after a haemorrhage and several blood transfusions following the birth of Hollie. Before she underwent a C-section birth, doctors were aware Amanda was suffering from both placenta previa and placenta

an increased risk of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Anomaly scanThis occurs between 18-20 weeks. It looks at your baby’s major organs and shows up any structural abnormalities. By this time, your baby’s sex is often clear but not all hospitals will tell

transfusions.‘Now, I'm just so relieved she's healthy. At the time I was too worried about my baby to think about the birth.'‘I felt he'd never come out'Lindsay Carruthers, 38, lives in Norwich with husband Steve, son Sam, 19 months, and her two daughters