Pregnancy & birth

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• Pregnancy

  What to expect when expecting twins

  Finding out you’re expecting twins, triplets or more can bring mixed feelings. Learn what different antenatal care involves and get step-by-step support through Twins Trust courses, communities and our helpline.
• Pregnancy

  Are my twins identical or non-identical? Understanding types of twin pregnancy

  Learn the difference between identical and non-identical twins, how placentas and sacs affect pregnancy monitoring, what family history can mean and how a simple cheek-swab test can confirm zygosity.
• Complications

  Understanding twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)

  Learn about TTTS, a rare complication in shared-placenta multiple pregnancies. Find signs to watch for, how scans diagnose it and what specialist treatments can support your babies and you.
• Pregnancy Parental wellbeing

  How to form a good relationship with your healthcare professional

  Feeling heard matters when you’re expecting or raising twins, triplets or more. Go into appointments with your top questions, ask for plans to be explained clearly and speak up if …
• Complications

  What is Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence (TRAPS)?

  TRAPS is a rare complication when babies share a placenta. Learn how scans detect it, why the developing baby’s heart needs close monitoring and how specialist treatment may help.
• Pregnancy Triplets & more

  Are my triplets identical or non-identical?

  Learn how scans classify triplet pregnancies by placentas and sacs, why it matters for monitoring and risk, what history can mean for fraternal triplets and how zygosity testing confirms identity.
• Pregnancy

  Why you should take a twin-specific antenatal course when pregnant with twins

  Specialist pregnancy and antenatal courses help you understand multiple pregnancy care, birth options and early days. Choose online or in-person formats and you’ll build practical plans and confidence.
• Pregnancy

  Cervical length screening in multiple pregnancy

  NICE recommends a one-off cervical length scan at 16 to 20 weeks in twin or triplet pregnancy. It helps assess birth risk and guide progesterone if your cervix is short.
• Birth

  Delivering twins or triplets by caesarean section - how can I prepare?

  Caesarean birth is common for twins, triplets or more. Learn what affects the decision, what happens in theatre and how you’ll plan skin-to-skin and home support for recovery.

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  Online communities

  Our online communities are by you and for you. They're here to offer support and shared understanding for parents of twins, triplets or more.
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  Become a member

  With Twins Trust membership, you'll find everything you need to parent with confidence, connect with a powerful community of families like yours and help your family thrive. We're ready to welcome you with open arms!
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