#416: Disentangling Mono-chorionic Twins
Episode description
This week Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss do a deep dive into mono-chorionic twin pregnancies, with a focus on debunking common myths about mono-mono twins. Drawing on recent research and personal experiences, they explore topics like the risks of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), cord entanglement, and the overall safety of vaginal deliveries for mono-mono twins.
Resources
Between a Shot and a Hard Place, by Joel Warsh
Jama Article: Pregnancy Related Deaths in the US 2018 to 2022.
Twin home birth: Outcomes of 100 sets of twins in the care of a single practitioner, by Stu Fischbein and Rixa Freeze
Documentary: Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery
Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal: Cord entanglement and perinatal outcome in monoamniotic twin pregnancies
In This Episode
Introduction to Monochorionic Twins
Debunking Myths About Twin Pregnancies
Case Studies and Rare Anomalies
Challenges and Interventions in Twin Pregnancies
The Overuse of Ultrasound in Twin Pregnancies
Misuse of Growth Charts for Twins
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