W0MB TWIN
When a twin dies before birth
"The information I found on the Womb Twin website was transforming for me." - Jen Gardner, UK
This website is the home of womb twin survivors around the world. Womb twin survivors are the sole survivors of a twin or multiple pregnancy. One person in 10 is a womb twin survivor* but many people do not realise it. When a twin dies, the sole survivor needs information and understanding. Here you will find high quality, well-researched information for womb twin survivors, their families and interested professionals.
Does the information on this website describe your story? If not, it is possible that you may have experienced another type of prenatal or perinatal trauma. You can click here for more information.
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our organisation
We are the voice of womb twin survivors around the world, dedicated to providing information and support** to womb twin survivors everywhere.
We also provide information for families and medical professionals, therapists and anyone interested in pre- and perinatal psychology.
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about womb twin survivors
An ultrasound image of a 10-week twin pregnancy. The lower sac contains a live fetus but the fetus in the upper sac has died. The sole survivor needs information and advice.
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with womb twin survivors
We are the voice of womb twin survivors in a world that does not understand...
You are not alone.
* Reference: [link to original article] Charles E. Boklage Ph.D (1995) Frequency and Survival Probability Of Natural Twin Conceptions. Chaper 4 in Keith, L.G., Papiernik, E., Keith, D.M. and Luke, B. (eds) (1995) Multiple Pregnancy: Epidemiology, Gestation and Perinatal Outcome. New York: Parthenon. Boklage has found that for every pair of twins born with both alive, there are at least ten pregnancies where one twin dies. As twins make up about 1% of the population, that means that 1 in every 10 people is a womb twin survivor.
**Please note - we do not provide a medical professional service. Please refer to your doctor for medical advice.
