#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic Twins

from Birthing Instincts Hosted by Dr. Stuart Fischbein + Midwife Blyss Young

This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experiences, they explore topics like the risks of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), cord entanglement, and the overall safety of vaginal deliveries for mono-mono twins. Resources Between a Shot and a Hard Place, by Joel Warsh Jama Article: Pregnancy Related Deaths in the US 2018 to 2022. Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner, by Stu Fischbein and Rixa Freeze Documentary: Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal: Cord entanglement and perinatal outcome in monoamniotic twin pregnancies In This Episode Introduction to Monochorionic Twins Debunking Myths About Twin Pregnancies Case Studies and Rare Anomalies Challenges and Interventions in Twin Pregnancies The Overuse of Ultrasound in Twin Pregnancies Misuse of Growth Charts for Twins This show is supported by WeNatal | Go to WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order. Restorative Roots | Go to https://restorativemeals.com/ code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off weekly meal plans. Pique Life| Go to https://piquelife.com/birthing to get 10% off for life on Pique's Herbal Teas! Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com Email: [email protected] Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com

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