Twin Birth Plan

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You may want to consider filling out or writing a twin birth plan before the delivery of your twins. Written birth plans are very common and help with the planning of an ideal delivery. Although, a twin birth will have to take much more into consideration than a single birth would, it is still a good way to prepare. If you don't intend to write a birth plan, you should at least discuss the birth of your twins with your doctor, midwife, or partner.

Below are some questions you will want to ask yourself when preparing an official twin birth plan or when discussing a twin birth with your doctor, midwife, or partner.




  • Will you be able to deliver naturally with breech or transverse positioned babies?

  • What is your doctor's policy on C-sections?

  • How long will your doctor or midwife allow your twin pregnancy to progress before recommending induction? 38 weeks? 42weeks?

  • Where will you deliver your twins? The operating room? Birth center? Home?

  • Who would you like to be present during the birth of your twins?

  • Do you plan on having an epidural or avoiding one?

  • What is your doctor or midwife's policy on IV's and electronic monitoring?

  • How do you feel about the use of forceps, vacuum or suction, or episiotomies?

  • Do you plan on cord blood banking?

  • Do you plan on breastfeeding?


The above questions are just some of the more common issues to contemplate. You need to establish a birth plan that works for you. Most importantly, with a twin delivery, you may not be able to determine exactly how things will go. Due to higher risk factors, certain procedures or precautions may need to be implemented for the well-being of mother and babies. Try to remain flexible, go with your instincts, and always ask a qualified healthcare professional about any questions or concerns you have.

There is a great organization called Marvelous Multiples that offers educational resources geared specifically toward multiple births.

If you are looking for a printable Twin Birth Plan , this site offers one that you can copy and then adjust to suit your needs.



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