Ep201: Everything You Wanted to Know About Twins with Perinatologist Dr. Nathan S. Fox

Aren’t twins so fascinating? Today we have Dr. Nathan (Nate) Fox here to tell us all about them! He’s a maternal fetal medicine specialist, also known as a high-risk pregnancy doctor or a perinatologist, which is an OB/GYN that works with more complex pregnancies. The truth is a lot of doctors don’t have much training or experience with twins and as a result, you might not get the level of care you need or have all the birth options open to you. You want doctors on your team who know which screenings/tests to do, how often you should be seen, and what your nutrition should be like (it’s different for twins). You also want doctors who feel confident offering vaginal birth instead of just going straight to cesarean, which happens more than it should. Whether you are pregnant with twins or just want to learn more about twins, this episode is a must listen.In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:-What it means to be a maternal fetal medicine specialist-How common it is to have twins-What some of the risk factors are for having twins-What distinguishes different kinds of twins from each other-How the prenatal care for single babies and twins differ-What the models of care are for twins-Why you should consider seeing a specialist-How a high-risk doctor works with other perinatal care providers-What additional risks come with twin pregnancy-How perinatologists approach (the almost inevitable) early term twin birth-How much more important Dr. Fox says weight gain is in twin vs. singleton pregnancy --Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode201Check out The Birth Preparation CourseRegister for the class How to Create a Birth Plan the Right Way Learn more about donating your cord blood and get up to $100 Amazon gift card! --> thecordbloodgroup.com/drnicoleOur Sponsors:* Check out Dr. Mom Butt Balm: drmombuttbalm.com* Check out Informed Pregnancy Media: www.informedpregnancy.tv* Head to byheart.com/podcast my code DRNICOLE for a great deal!* Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/DRNICOLE Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy