Heres a look at the possible fetal positions for twins and the likelytwin delivery scenariosfor each situation.

Vertex/vertex position

Good news!

This goes double for twins.

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Vertex/breech position

The second best-case scenario for a vaginal birth is the vertex/breech set-up.

Transverse/transverse position

In this case, both babies are lying horizontally across your uterus rather than vertically.

Like the Baby A breech presentation, this almost always results in a C-section.

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And before you know it, you’ll be holding both of your beautiful babies in your arms.

possible twin fetal positions, two pears together

possible twin fetal positions, two pears together

possible twin fetal positions, two pears together

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