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About Susan M. Heim
Expertise
As the author of two books on raising twins and multiples, as well as a mother of four -- including two teenagers and preschool-aged twins -- I am qualified to answer any questions relating to the raising of twins and multiples, from birth through the teen years.
Experience
I am the author of "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence" and "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons." I write a regular column for Mommies Magazine called "Loving and Living with Twins and Multiples." I also write a blog called "Susan Heim on Parenting." I've published articles in TWINS Magazine, as well as many other publications. I'm also the mother of twins and two other children.
Organizations
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs; Florida Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs; National Association of Women Writers; Southeastern Writers Association; Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN)
Publications
TWINS Magazine, Mom Writer's Literary Magazine, Parenting Plus, ClubMom, About.com
Education/Credentials
I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Awards and Honors
My book, "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year" is a winner of the 2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award, the only award program to ever be honored by Disney.com, as well as the winner of a 2007 iParenting Media Award.
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Expert: Susan M. Heim - 10/23/2009
Question
If my mother a twin,What are my chance that I will have them.
Answer
It depends on whether your mother is an identical or fraternal twin. As far as we know, the chances of having identical twins are completely random and not genetic. An egg splits soon after conception, and you have identical twins! However, there may be a genetic component to naturally conceived fraternal twins. There could be the tendency in a family for some of the women to "super-ovulate," or release more than one egg during a cycle, increasing the chances of conceiving twins. Of course, this can be random, too. So, there's no sure way of knowing if you have a greater chance of conceiving twins, but if fraternal twins run in the family, your chances may be higher.
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