Does being a twin increase the likelihood of having twins?

Thanks for the ask! Identical twins are a genetic “accident” so to speak (a really cool one), and there is no way to increase your chances there. From what I understand, several factors can increase the likelihood of having fraternal twins, including: Fertility treatments. read more

Identical twins are a genetic “accident” so to speak (a really cool one), and there is no way to increase your chances there. From what I understand, several factors can increase the likelihood of having fraternal twins, including: Fertility treatments. read more

Nearly 4 percent of babies in the United States are now born in sets of two, three or more, with the majority — about 95 percent — of these multiple births being twins. 8 factors that increase the odds of having twins. A number of factors are at play when it comes to your chances of having fraternal twins. read more