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Multiple Pregnancies

Multiple Pregnancies. two or more babies develop http://www.twinstuff.com/twinchances.htm. Identical vs Fraternal. Identical Twins. http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=2679F0C2-6732-41E1-8C01-A05DA9DA9DEF.

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Multiple Pregnancies

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  1. Multiple Pregnancies • two or more babies develop http://www.twinstuff.com/twinchances.htm

  2. Identical vs Fraternal

  3. Identical Twins • http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=2679F0C2-6732-41E1-8C01-A05DA9DA9DEF http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=97882369-842C-4362-ACAE-31C24F73E3AD

  4. Fraternal Twins • Develop from 2 ova and have DIFFERENT genetic makeup

  5. This is usual in 2/3 of identical twins!

  6. RISKS??? • What are the risks to a child who is part of a multiple pregnancy?

  7. Conjoined Twins • Ovum does not completely split • may share internal organs

  8. Questions to think about… • Consider the effects of having multiples. What are the emotional, social, physical, and financial advantages and disadvantages of twins? • What are some of the effects on parents? • What advice would you give parents raising multiples?

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