A Question About VTS - Vanishing Twin Syndrome

by Jessica
(USA)

I just read about VTS (Vanishing Twin Syndrome) and I'm 21 and pregnant with Identical Twins. I'm only 6 and a half weeks and I would like to know how often does a mother actually have both twins? I mean, I already have a 2 year old and I was real excited about the twins until now. Foes VTS happen often in Identical Twins, or is it rare? I'd love to have some feed back.

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Jul 11, 2011
 This is what my doc said
by: Jennie Harland

I was terrified about VTS too when I found out I was pregnant with twins. I'm not sure if it is more common in identical twins or not. I asked my doctor about it & she said that usually if they see 2 in there then they deliver two. I was worried that she was just saying this to make me feel better b/c I was crying & nervous about twins though! However, my good friend asked her OB (who lives in a different state & doesn't know me!) about VTS & she said the same thing. Stuff on the internet is scary! Don't read it & have good faith that your little ones will grow healthy & be safe!! Good luck!!

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