I'd be so grateful if anyone out there has any advice or experiences to share regarding MCMA twins?...
I'm 10 weeks with identical twins and was told devastating news yesterday by the consultant that they are "MCMA"(Monochorionic-Monoamniotic), meaning that they are sharing a sac and a placenta.
Apparently this is extrememely rare, affecting 1 in 35,0000 pegnancies.
We have been told that there is a 50% chance that they will die before full term, or that the cords will tangle around their necks.
I have done some research online which suggests that other mums have had MCMA twins who have survived, as well as some mums who were diagnosed with MCMA only to then be told at a later scan that a thin dividing membrane wall had been found within the sac.
Any stories of survival or personal experience would really help me right now- thannk you.
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Just been told my twins are "MCMA" and may not survive.
MistyRuby · 09/09/2009 10:42
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