twins - vaginal birth possible?

[abeckaj]

I have just found out i'm having twins and i want to know how common a vaginal birth is.

I really don't want a ceasarean.

Any advice or info would be appreciated.

[jamb]

My friend birthed her twins vaginally, through public hospital, John Hunter at newcastle nsw.

I think she was induced so the OB was present for entire procedure, there was a 15 minute gap and second twin was vacuumed out.

Both bubs healthy and she had only minor tears.

[sam's mum]

the twins mum on the foxtel show - twins, triplets, quadruplets - had a VB.

[borntobemummy]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :yelclap: That is such exciting news:smiliedance:


it certainly is possible:yes: It's even possible to have a VBAC with twins!! I'd say, do a lot of research and prepare for all outcomes:hugs:

[Niki]

ive been told that as long as twin 1 is head down then a vaginal birth is recommened

[2princesses1prince]

I agree with Niki. I had twins last year, and they I was going to be trying a VB but twin 1 turned breach. If twin 1 (the bub closest to exit) is head down then it is possible to try a VB. It doesn't matter if twin 2 is breach because they can turn that one after t1 is out.

The reason I had to have a c-section is because I had toxemia and I nearly lost Twin 2 due to Twin to Twin Transfusion. She had very little fluid. So they were delivered at 35w4d.

Good luck and congratulations. Twins are hard work, but double the enjoyment.

[KaM]

I just wanted to say that my cousin had twins thru vaginal birth. Them boys were a good size each as well. She had no dramas and was even back at home in 2 days thru early release.

I agree that you need to do your research . . and dont let them bully you . .if there is no medical reason to have the c-sect. . . .try ur best for the vaginal birth . .:thumbsup:

[stellarella]

My gorgeous midwife gave birth to twins, naturally and vaginally at 41 weeks gestation :thumbsup:

[pickles]

My friend recently gave birth to twins vaginally. 38 weeks , first one head down , second delivered breech. 3.0kg and 2.7kg. No problems
pickles
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[kadownie]

Firstly, congratulations!!

It's definatley possible to birth your twins vaginally- although I had my twins delivered by emergency c-section, I had a very supportive OB who never gave me any hassles at all about it!

I think one of the most important things is to stay upright in labour!

Also, was your first birth a vaginal birth, as the doctors etc will be more positive if you have birthed naturally before...

Enjoy your pregnancy and get lots of rest!!

[bel84]

:) Congratulations on your twin pregnancy:yelclap:

I was induced @ 38wks and gave birth to my ID monoch twins vaginally at 38wks, they were both head down, with no complications they were about 16min apart, they were 5pd 4 & 7pd 2.

My boys were born @ Tweed Hospital and the really pushed for a VB, as long as Twin 1 was head down.

Good Luck with everything, feel free to PM me if you wana chat.


Belinda

[perthmummie]

A vaginal birth is possible as long as....
Twin 1 is head down.
They also have different views about this dpending on what kind of twins you are having.
Frat twins fine, Id twins not always if they are mono id, I had id twins with a seperating membrane VB at 34 weeks with only haemorraging probs!

[Duchessa]

I birthed my monochorionic ids vaginally. I was induced at 37 weeks as it appeared they developed TTTS and the second one was running out of fluid. I was fortunate to have an ob who believed that vag delivery was the best option for both of my babies and myself. It was a wonderful thing to do. They were both 5lb15oz.

[alicesmum]

an aquaintence of mine birthed her big (7.5 pds) boy twins at 40 weeks vaginally. first was head down and second was breech. it was a smooth and quick (second) birth.

[V8]

Me and my sis were birthed vaginally, we were both presenting head down, but because we were 'undiagnosed' twins they didn't know what i was, and pulled me out by my legs, so i was born breech 4 mins after my sister.

[abeckaj]

Thanks for all your replies! I see my ob agagin on Tuesday and he will know by then that i am having twins so i will have a big chat with him about it too. I really don't want a ceasarian if at all possible.

My DD was engaged at 28 weeks and i had her naturally at 38 weeks so hopefully the twins also behave and get their heads down early and stay there!

[JATS]

my twin brothers (identical twins) were born vaginaly, mum said their delivery was easier than my delivery (2 yrs before the twins, I was 7 pound 4) or my 8 pound sister's delivery (which was 3 yrs after the twins).

First one head down 2nd breech, no epidural, no rips, no cuts, no grazes, no forceps or ventouse, both about 5-6pounds each.