This site is the official site for Wombtwin.com Ltd, a non-profit organisation with members, dedicated to providing information, help and support for wombtwin survivors. We are named after www.wombtwin.com, which is the site of the , started by Althea Hayton in 2003.
A wombtwin survivor is the sole survivor of a twin or multiple pregnancy. If your mother was carrying twins at some stage of her pregnancy with you -- but your twin died, then you are a wombtwin survivor.
If you are wondering whether or not you are a wombtwin survivor, click here to try the research questionnaire on the Wombtwin Survivors Project site - it can be very revealing and it helps Althea with her research into the psychological impact on the survivor if their twin dies before or around birth.
This organisation has developed out of the work of the and since
our formation as an organisation in 2007 we have been able to hold an annual conference and instigate a programme of , information sessions, seminars and to bring our expertise and support services to as many people as possible in the UK and elsewhere.
We rely mainly on for our work, which at the moment is very exciting, as we are in the very first stages of development and there is so much to do! We are also in the process of applying for grant funding to expand the scope of our activities. Click here for more about fund-raising.
We also have an increasing number of associates of Wombtwin.com Ltd. This is free of charge and is an excellent way to become a supporter. Click here to become an associate today!It's FREE and it really helps!
Our supporters offer us their help and expertise, and we welcome any new supporters willing to led a hand.
One in eight people is a : that is a whole lot of people. There is one in every street and possibly one in every family. We have a lot of work to do to reach out to as many wombtwin survivors as possible. We are making a difference, because wombtwin survivors are telling us, more and more, every day!