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Twin types and why it’s important to know the difference

Twins account for 90% of multiple births but there is still so much misinformation among the public about twin pregnancies. People often think there are only two typical types of twins: Identical and Fraternal. There are actually 7 twin types but 3 common, and only 2 allow you to know if they are identical or fraternal prior to birth.

Monoamniotic/Monochorionic (mo/mo)

Mo/Mo twins share a sac and a placenta. These twins are always identical. Mo/Mo occurs when the egg splits … Keep Reading!!!