Multiples
Double trouble or double the fun? Particularly with sperm donation multiple births are common due to the fertility treatments used so you will need to be aware that there is a strong chance you may have twins or more if you are having fertility treatment through a clinic to become pregnant.
If two eggs are released during ovulation and both are fertilized by separate sperm then you will be pregnant with non identical twins. As non identical twins only share half of their genes they may not look the same.
Identical twins are born when one egg slits into two during the first 14 days of pregnancy. This will result in your babies looking very much alike.
It is very common for twins to be born early at around the 37 week mark so if you give birth naturally the smaller weight of the babies can make it easier but it is common for there to be complications during multiple births soyou may end up with a caesarean.
You will have lot’s of advice given to you about how to feed your twins or triplets and it may take some getting used to but you will adjust quickly so whether you breastfeed, use formula or both stick with it.
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