About Me
Hello!
I have Monochorionic Diamniotic twin boys that were born at 30 weeks gestation. My hopes for this site are to encourage proper advocacy from mothers pregnant with Monochorionic twins. I will be including official documentation to support everything I am sharing here. The first thing you need to know if you are carrying Monochorionic twins is that you absolutely need to see a specialist (preferably an MFM) and will require extra monitoring!
I often hear, "Just leave it to God, It's in his hands after all."
Here's my response to anyone that say's or thinks this:
It is in Gods hands but with the help and support of friends, groups, doctors, nurses, and INFORMATION! It's always best to use the resources God provides. In my humble opinion you should research and make educated decisions. God did give us a brain after all.
I have Monochorionic Diamniotic twin boys that were born at 30 weeks gestation. My hopes for this site are to encourage proper advocacy from mothers pregnant with Monochorionic twins. I will be including official documentation to support everything I am sharing here. The first thing you need to know if you are carrying Monochorionic twins is that you absolutely need to see a specialist (preferably an MFM) and will require extra monitoring!
I often hear, "Just leave it to God, It's in his hands after all."
Here's my response to anyone that say's or thinks this:
It is in Gods hands but with the help and support of friends, groups, doctors, nurses, and INFORMATION! It's always best to use the resources God provides. In my humble opinion you should research and make educated decisions. God did give us a brain after all.
Are you carrying MoDi Twins?
MoDi twins share one placenta and have two amniotic sacs.
*Monochorionic (one placenta) Diamniotic (two sacs)
The best time to determine their chorionicity (whether or not they share a placenta) is by ultrasound, between 6-9 weeks of gestation. *You should ask your ultrasound technician or doctor if your twins share a placenta during this ultrasound! You should also ask if they share one sac or each have their own sac. If they each have their own sac, you officially have a MoDi pregnancy and need to continue reading and researching the information made available on this site.
*Monochorionic (one placenta) Diamniotic (two sacs)
The best time to determine their chorionicity (whether or not they share a placenta) is by ultrasound, between 6-9 weeks of gestation. *You should ask your ultrasound technician or doctor if your twins share a placenta during this ultrasound! You should also ask if they share one sac or each have their own sac. If they each have their own sac, you officially have a MoDi pregnancy and need to continue reading and researching the information made available on this site.
What does being pregnant with MoDi Twins mean?
Now that you know you are carrying MoDi Twins, you need to know the risks involved with your pregnancy. MoDi twins are number one at risk for TTTS and SIGUR. (Please visit the TTTS Harm reduction page for more information about TTTS and SIGUR)
How can I increase the odds of a good outcome for my MoDi pregnancy?
I can't say this enough... ADVOCATE FOR YOUR BABIES!
Here's How:
*Educate yourself about your pregnancy!
*Request to see an MFM/ Perinatologist. (Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist)
*Make sure your ultrasound appointments are a minimum of EVERY TWO WEEKS by 16 weeks of gestation.
*At each Ultrasound appointment ask what the largest vertical pockets of fluids are for each baby.
*By week 18 ensure you are being monitored for TAPS with MCA-PSV ultrasounds.
(See Q&A's page for other very important questions to ask during your ultrasound and to ask your doctor)
Here's How:
*Educate yourself about your pregnancy!
*Request to see an MFM/ Perinatologist. (Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist)
*Make sure your ultrasound appointments are a minimum of EVERY TWO WEEKS by 16 weeks of gestation.
*At each Ultrasound appointment ask what the largest vertical pockets of fluids are for each baby.
*By week 18 ensure you are being monitored for TAPS with MCA-PSV ultrasounds.
(See Q&A's page for other very important questions to ask during your ultrasound and to ask your doctor)