My mother gave birth to fraternal twins. My boyfriends mom gave birth to identical twins. Will i have twins?

Question

I'm Thinking of Conceiving and i wanted to know if i had a possibility of giving birth to twins

Answer 1

its hard to say, it can happen, however they do say it usually skips a generation

Answer 2

While there is no single way to determine whether or not you're going to have multiples (until after the ultrasound and/or delivery), there are ways to at least give you a decent guesstimate.

Use these charts for a rough estimate on the chances of having twins or triplets. While we can't vouch for the complete accuracy of these percentages, they are based on the latest numbers available on twin births from the National Vital Statistics Reports (1997) and (1999). Some of the numbers below are also courtesy of the Facts About Multiples Web Site.

Note that the numbers for specific age groups are for all reported twin births in the United States - they take into account both twins conceived naturally and those via fertility drugs or IVF treatment. As a result, the odds of conceiving twins naturally - and carrying to full term - are most likely lower than represented below.

And remember, just because mom or pop is a twin doesn't mean two are on the way. There is no way whatsoever to predict identical twins so a mom who is an identical twin has no better chance of producing twins than any other women. And the twinning gene is carried on the female side, so dad doesn't have much to do with it.

The general rules of thumb are the older the mom, the better chance of having twins. And if fraternal twins are on the women's side of the family, your odds increase dramatically as well (and as you can see below, don't think that delivering one set of fraternals means you're immune from delivering a second set).

Also, you can increase your chances of having twins if you take fertility drugs (talk to your gynocologist about this if you actually desire to have twins).

Check out the charts on the following site:
http://www.twinstuff.com/twinchances.htm

Answer 3

First of all, identical twins do not run in families - only fraternal twins. Fraternal twins can be caused by a gene for hyperovulating, and you yourself must already possess that gene - your boyfriend's genes cannot force your ovaries to hyperovulate.

That being said, the fact that your mother has given birth to fraternal twins does increase your chances of doing so. I've always heard that these things skip a generation, but I also know that sometimes they don't, so it's entirely possible that you will have twins (though it's also possible that you won't).

Answer 4

in accordance to scientific study, in common terms fraternal twins are genetic. The occurence of an egg splitting has no genetic foundation however the tendency of a girl to ovulate assorted eggs in line with cycle may well be genetic, producing assorted fraternal twins in a kinfolk. it relatively is fairly unusual that your mom had 2 gadgets of identicals. How fortunate. Or unlucky... finding on the day. So, to respond to your question, your odds are the comparable as the different individual. that possibility for the final inhabitants is 3 in a hundred or 3%.

Answer 5

i have answered this question many, many times!! do not belive the old sayings of twins skipping a generation or if twins run in your family you will have twins. Here is my story: I am a twin, my twin sis and I both have children. Neither of us have twins. My mom is a twin. My moms twin has 2 children, they are not twins. Her daughter was pregnant, she unfortunately had a miscarriage, it was not twins. My twin sis is currently pregnant, there is only one in there. Do not belive any of that, I am living proof that it does not always happen. It is truly a miracle if you are blessed with twins!!

Answer 6

Oh yeah, you have a possibility. You're getting the twin gene contributed from both sides of the family. It's absolutely possible it'll hit you.

A friend of my family had twin boys (fraternal), and one of the twins has now had twin (fraternal) girls. So, it doesn't necessarily have to skip a generation.

Good luck!

Answer 7

Fraternal twins means your mum released 2 eggs - if you are any thing like your mother there is a good chance. Unfortunately there is no sure way to tell until its too late (so to speak)

Answer 8

identical twins is a rare and does not pass in genes, but fraternal twins do, and the fact that your mom had fraternal twins means your chances of having fraternal twins is higher than most people's chances

Answer 9

You have a higher chance of having twins since it runs in your family. If you aren't prepared to have twins, I suggest waiting a while longer until you are ready for that possibility. Good luck!

Answer 10

odds are good that you probably will not have twins. Those little interesting twists that nature likes to pull every now and then, like having twins, has a tendency to skip a generation. I'd warn your son or daughter about that when you do have kids.

Answer 11

It only matter from your mothers side... ie your grandmother, greatgrandmother, mother.. If they were twins or had twins. Looks like your chances are increased. Maternal age is also a factor if your over 35, had previous pregnancies, are african american.

p.s it does not skip a generation your ovaries do not know weather it was your mom or your grandmother who had twins.