Can Someone Calm Me?

Joady1 says: "I just found out 2 weeks ago that I am having identical twin girls!! (I was 20 weeks at the time!!) Since then I have heard nothing but bad news from all my doctors about ALL of the things that can go wrong with identical twins. I am on two weekly ultrasounds and all looks good so far but I cant shake this worry. Please let me know if you are pregnant with identicals or if you have been successful so that I can hear some good news to concentrate on!! "

Visit the message forum to share your thoughts and suggestions for Joady1. While it's true that there are some additional risks associated with a monozygotic (identical) twin pregnancy, careful medical monitoring can address many of the issues. For more information about identical twins and pregnancy with twins, please see the following resources.

• All About Identical Twins
• Pregnancy with Twins: What are the Real Risks?
• Frequently Asked Questions About Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
• The Signs of Preterm Labor