Identical twins don’t always look alike, and multiples can be identical, fraternal — or both. Here’s everything you need to know about types of multiples.

Different types of twin pregnancies besides monoamniotic include: Monochorionic twins are identical twins who share a single placenta. They represent around 70% of identical twin pregnancies.

The risk of almost all pregnancy-related complications is increased in women with twins. This ranges from pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure in pregnancy), to premature deliveries.

As it turns out, some types of twins are hereditary. Suppose you're pregnant and a close relative (like a parent or sibling) has fraternal (non-identical) twins.

After 11 pregnancies and 9 devastating losses, Kirsten Adams found hope through the Pregnancy After Loss Program—welcoming ...

Twin pregnancies comprise 31 per 1000 births (3.1%) and roughly two-thirds are spontaneously conceived while the remaining third are conceived with assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as ...