At what age are twins aware of each other?

Twins start noticing and interacting with each other incredibly early, with studies showing they reach for and prefer their co-twin as early as 14 weeks gestation, interacting more with each other than themselves in the womb; after birth, this awareness blossoms into social smiles and focused attention, often between 3 to 8 months, leading to playful interactions as they develop mobility and competition.

What age do twins start to notice each other?

Research shows that infants as young as six months of age show social interest in one another, but as indicated this can occur even earlier for twins (Brownell, & Brown, 1992; Eckerman, & Peterman, 2001).

What is the rarest type of twin?

Monochorionic-monoamniotic twins are identical twins that share both a placenta and an amniotic sac. This is the rarest and highest risk form of twin pregnancies.

What is a daisy baby?

A daisy baby is another name for babies with TTTS. The Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation coined the term after its founder planted daisy seeds with her surviving twin son in their backyard. The daisy field is a symbol of hope that all babies affected by TTTS will survive.

Do conjoined twins both feel the urge to pee?

They may share a bladder or each have their own but they are still regular humans. They do things the same as you for the most part. It would depend on the specific medical issues they have but being conjoined doesn't automatically mean their bodily functions are different than normal.

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Can one conjoined twin sleep while the other is awake?

Yes, conjoined twins can have separate sleep schedules because they have two separate brains, allowing one to sleep while the other stays awake, though their shared body and systems can sometimes create interdependencies, with studies showing both independent and some synchronized sleep patterns depending on the twins and their connection. 

How do conjoined twins defecate?

Most commonly, conjoined twins have two separate digestive and urinary systems, which allows each individual to control their own bodily functions. In these cases, using the bathroom resembles that of anyone else, though space and coordination may be required, especially if mobility is shared.

What parent passes down the twin gene?

For fraternal (dizygotic) twins, the genetic tendency for hyperovulation (releasing multiple eggs) is passed through the mother's side of the family, meaning the mother carries the trait, but the father can pass it to his daughters, increasing their chances of having twins, explains WebMD and Scientific American. For identical (monozygotic) twins, the occurrence is usually random and not genetic, though some studies suggest a rare familial link, note The Tech Interactive and BabyCenter. 

What are momo twins?

Monoamniotic twins are identical twins that share an amniotic sac, the fluid-filled sac that holds the baby during pregnancy (also known as the “bag of waters”). Normally, identical twins each have their own amniotic sac. Monoamniotic twins are a rare type of “monochorionic” twins, meaning they also share a placenta.

Are twin pregnancies harder?

While a twin pregnancy is twice the joy, it can also be harder on your body and there's a higher risk of certain complications.

What gender of twins is most common?

Sex determination in twins occurs as normal, with males having XY and females having XX. The sex of a fetus, even twins, can be identified via an ultrasound at week 14-21 of the pregnancy. Twins can consist of males, females, or both, with female twins being the most common.

Why can't you say siamese twins?

You can't say "Siamese twins" because it's outdated, inaccurate, and potentially offensive, deriving from the exploitation of Chang and Eng Bunker, who were born in Siam (now Thailand) but weren't ethnically Siamese and were exhibited like curiosities; the preferred term is conjoined twins, which avoids geographic/ethnic misrepresentation and the sensationalism of their past display.
 

What are vanishing twins?

Vanishing twin syndrome (VTS) is a miscarriage that causes a pregnancy involving twins to become a pregnancy involving one embryo. It occurs when one of the embryos detected during an ultrasound stops developing. VTS can't be treated or prevented.

What is the 7 7 7 rule in parenting?

The 7-7-7 rule of parenting is a framework with two main interpretations: one focuses on daily connection time, dedicating 7 minutes in the morning, 7 after school, and 7 before bed for bonding; the other is a developmental stages approach, where parents focus on playing (0-7 years), teaching (7-14 years), and guiding/advising (14-21 years) as children grow. Both aim to build strong bonds, support development, and reduce stress by being intentional at key times, ensuring kids feel safe and understood as they mature. 

At what age is SIDS no longer a risk?

SIDS is less common after 8 months of age, but parents and caregivers should continue to follow safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death until baby's first birthday. More than 90% of all SIDS deaths occur before 6 months of age.

Do twins meet milestones later?

Most twins, triplets and more grow and develop along roughly the same lines as their singleton peers – even those who start out much smaller will catch up in time. But there's nothing to say twins, triplets or more have to reach milestones at the same time as each other.

What is the riskiest type of twins?

Monochorionic twins are at higher risk because they share a common placenta; they are primarily at risk from circulation abnormalities like twin–twin transfusion syndrome (the smaller twin [donor] does not get enough blood while the larger twin [recipient] becomes volume overloaded) and intrauterine growth restriction.

Can an identical twin be a boy and a girl?

Because identical twins share all of their genes, they cannot be opposite sexes. To understand what happened, doctors took samples of the amniotic fluid. They found that the twins shared 100% of their mother's genes, but only 78% of their father's.

What's the life expectancy for conjoined twins?

The majority of conjoined twins are stillborn or die within the first 24 hours after birth. The 25% who survive beyond that may be candidates for separation surgery, and some go on to lead independent lives after separation.

What is the main cause of twins?

People have twins in two main ways: identical twins (monozygotic) happen when one egg splits into two embryos, while fraternal twins (dizygotic) occur when two separate eggs are fertilized by two different sperm, often influenced by genetics, maternal age, and fertility treatments. While identical twins are a random event, fraternal twins run in families because some women are genetically predisposed to release more than one egg (hyperovulation), a trait passed down.
 

What is special about fraternal twins?

What's special about fraternal twins is they develop from two separate eggs and sperm, making them as genetically unique as any other siblings (sharing about 50% DNA), but with the unique experience of sharing a womb, birthday, and often a very close bond, sometimes even developing their own secret language (cryptophasia). They can be different sexes, have different appearances, and even have different personalities, despite growing up together.
 

Does the father's side affect twin births?

Fraternal twin pregnancies result from hyperovulation of the mother. The father's sperm does not decrease or increase the chance of having twins. Skipping a generation can happen in some cases, depending on whether the twins are boys or girls.

Did Ganga and Jamuna survive?

Yes, Ganga and Jamuna Shrestha, the conjoined twins from Nepal, were successfully separated in a marathon surgery in Singapore in 2001, but tragically, Ganga passed away in 2008 from meningitis, leaving Jamuna as the sole survivor, who still requires ongoing care.
 

Do both Abby and Brittany eat?

Each has a heart, stomach, spine, pair of lungs, and spinal cord. Each twin controls one arm and one leg. When they were infants, learning to crawl, walk, and clap required cooperation. They can eat and write separately and simultaneously.

How many private parts do conjoined twins have?

Along with their two brains, two hearts and two spinal cords, the TikTok video explained that Abby and Brittany also have "four lungs—two partially fused, two stomachs, two gall bladders, three kidneys, one liver, one small intestine, one large intestine, one pelvis, one bladder" and "one set of reproductive organs."