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If my mother a twin,What are my chance that I will have them.
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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Susan M. Heim
Expertise
I'm a mother of twins in elementary school and the author of three books on raising twins and multiples, and I love to answer any (nonmedical) 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"; "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons"; and, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More." I am also the founder of TwinsTalk, a website for parents of twins and multiples, and I 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.
Publications
TWINS Magazine, Mom Writer's Literary Magazine, Angels on Earth, Parenting Plus
Education/Credentials
I have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
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