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Twin Homebirth
Are you curious about twin homebirth? A home birth with twins is not only possible, it can be a wonderful experience too. But, you will definitely want to get
the best information and advice on this type of birthing, especially when you're pregnant with twins. Home birth is not for everyone. There will likely be several
factors to consider with each mother's unique pregnancy and medical history before being able to make a proper decision.
You should also weigh the pros and cons of choosing a doctor or midwife. You may want to see if there is a midwife available in your area that is experienced with twin homebirth. Be sure to talk to ohter parents who have been through twin homebirth and your family doctor as well for advice and support. We recommend that you familiarize youself with home birth of twins via some of the many inspiring personal stories available on, and off, the web like the one we have about an amazing woman who birthed her twins at home in the bathtub. Read her story now! We also asked our helpful contributing OBGYN, Dr. Warshak about "natural birth" with twins on our Ask An Expert page and have re-posted the question and answer here for added benefit. Dr. Warshak's response covers some of the risks to consider: Q: Is it possible to have a natural, unmedicated, vaginal birth with twins? 
A: It is possible, but becoming much less likely. The reason is increasing concerns with the safety of vaginal breech delivery. Vaginal birth requires the first fetus to be cephalic or "head-down". If the first baby is anything but this position, vaginal delivery is unlikely and even unsafe. Once this baby is delivered, then many things can happen that could endanger the remaining twin. For instance, now that the baby is out of the way, and the cervix is wide open, the cord can come down instead of the other baby. This is very dangerous for the fetus. Sometimes as the uterus rapidly shrinks with the delivery of one baby the placenta can separate, and this also is very dangerous. Often the fetus just doesn't come down in the right position and cannot delivery vaginally.
All-in-all the risk is needed to have a Cesarean section (and usually a more urgent Cesarean section) for the second twin, after a vaginal delivery of the first twin. This rate is typically quoted at being between 5% and 10% of all women with twins who attempt to delivery vaginally. Because of the potential need for quick surgery, regional anesthesia is highly recommended when delivering twins. Otherwise, should something unexpected happen the mother would have to be exposed to general anesthesia, and the delivery process would be dramatically slowed down.
Watch this lovely home water birth of twins story.
View more real life Twin Birth Videos! 
Visit the American College Of Nurse-Midwives for additional helpful information. Visit the Midwifery Today website and order a copy of their Issue #39 on Twin Homebirth. Giving Birth Naturally Presents... Childbirth Education For The Modern Mom More On Choosing A Doctor Or Midwife More On Twin Pregnancy Back To Homepage |
 
 
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