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Dichorionic diamniotic twins

Dichorionic diamniotic twins each have their own placenta and their own amniotic sac.

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Labor timeline for twins and multiple pregnancy

Labor timeline for twins and multiple pregnancy

Why the timeline is different In a multiple pregnancy, the labor timeline starts well before the first regular contraction. Obstetric teams usually build a delivery plan around gestational age, chorionicity, fetal presentations, growth, amniotic fluid, placental function, maternal health, and the availability of neonatal care. This is why two people pregnant with twins may receive […]