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Probability of twins?

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Mumof2boys1 · 27/06/2021 17:10

My husband would love a 3rd child, from my understanding things that could increase your chances of having twins are:
Being a twin
Twins in the family
Having had previous pregnancies
Being over 30
Being of a BMI over 30
Nearing Perimenopause
Aided Fertility.
Given that I am a fraternal twin, twins run in both families, I have 2 children, Being 33, a BMI over 30 & have high FSH levels (even though I'm a lot younger than most I am nearing perimenopause) I wonder if twins would be a more likely outcome?

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HermioneKipper · 27/06/2021 17:17

Irrelevant if twins run in your partners family as men have no bearing on twins. But given you are a non-identical twin your chances are definitely higher for having twins. No one on here could tell you for sure though. Maybe be prepared for two if you want to try for a third?

isurvived3under2 · 03/07/2021 19:15

I think you missed 'still breastfeeding' apparently that increases your chances ten fold Confused It's a real possibility OP, but I wouldn't know what to do with this info either!

Talkwhilstyouwalk · 03/07/2021 19:39

Possible but still quite unlikely.

Also, twins running in your husbands family is irrelevant.

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