Sometimes a woman produces more than one egg at a time. If two eggs are fertilised by different sperm, then she conceives non-identical twins (also known as fraternal or dizygotic twins). The babies are no more alike or non-alike than any other brothers or sisters. Each twin has its own placenta and its own bag of water (amniotic sac) and for this reason they are described as dichorionic diamni…
If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, this guide is for you! Having a baby can be a wonderful experience, but it can also be a time of uncertainty. Many parents have questions and concerns as they face all the changes that pregnancy brings. With advice coming from everyone, it is tough to know who to listen to. That is why having accurate information is so important! It will h…
Having a baby is one of the most exciting things that can happen to you. But you might be feeling nervous as well. If it’s your first baby, it’s hard to know what to expect. Your mum, colleagues, friends and relations might all be giving you advice. And then there is all the information on the internet as well as in magazines and books. At times it can feel overwhelming and it’s hard to k…
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