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Q. My doctor told me at the next ultrasound to ask if each twin is in its' own "sac", if not they won't survive. How common is this?

A. It is not very common at all for twins to share an amniotic sac. If they do there is a risk of Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome, which can be life threatening. This is extremely rare, thankfully and if two sacs are seen on the ultrasound it pretty much will negate the possibility of twin to twin transfusion syndrome.

Karen Klimsak-Ungar, CCE has been a certified childbirth educator for Birth Works® since 1996. She is currently Managing Editor for the Birth Works newsletter, sits on the Birth Works Board of Directors, and serves on their National Trainee Review Committee. A happily married mother of two, she also continues to teach Birth Works classes as well as private classes.

Karen will answer your questions on fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and babies. Her advice does not take the place of your practitioner. Personal answers will not always be possible.