Is it possible for a woman to have twins that are born a few months apart?

satguru

It is as it was on a recent TV programme, and can happen naturally. You'll have to wait till someone can find the official explanation but I think the answer is basically yes. Jul 12 06, 2:56 PM

zbeckabee

Yes, it has been known to happen for several different reasons. Here is one story: "A mother has made medical history by giving birth to twins two months apart, it was revealed today." http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/16456161?source=EveningStandard Jul 12 06, 4:06 PM

lanfranco

Not too long ago, I read of a woman pregnant with twins who went into premature labor. Doctors were not able to prevent the birth of one twin, but they did manage to stop labor before the second infant was born and to keep the mother from going into labor again until the gestation period was further advanced. And here's a site on the subject: http://www.straightdope.com/columns/021108.html Jul 12 06, 4:09 PM

black_kitty

I agree, I don't think there is a scientific explanation, but it IS possible. Jul 12 06, 4:22 PM

shadowfaery16

yes would be my guess Jul 12 06, 4:45 PM

zbeckabee

I'm going to HIT my HEAD against a really, really hard wall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jul 12 06, 5:11 PM

peasypod

Most walls are hard, except those special padded ones... Jul 12 06, 5:28 PM

shadowfaery16

why a wall why not a the car zbeckabee Jul 12 06, 5:34 PM

lanfranco

Gee, zbeck, what exactly is upsetting you so much? Jul 12 06, 5:59 PM

wdwfla

Good article zbeckabee. It is even possible for a woman to have twins with different fathers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin Jul 12 06, 6:04 PM

debbie482

Yes Jul 12 06, 8:33 PM

zbeckabee

Nothing wrong lanfranco...I'm feeling much better now that I have a concussion...I'll take three of those padded walls Peasy. Jul 13 06, 3:42 PM