Special twins were born in England

At the rate of 140,000 new cases 1, these two twins are unusual in that when they are in the womb, they share a placenta and amniotic sac.

Sister Emma Canning gave birth to two children Hannah and Sophie on December 27 last due to surgery on the uterus at Birmingham Women's Hospital. Scientists are still confused how this rare type of pregnancy - also known as amniotic fluid - occurs.

Emma Canning and her twins.(Photo: BBC)

In about half of such cases, one or both babies will die."We were worried that we would never hear their cries. But now I can hug and caress them, making things completely different," said Canning.

" This is like all birthday and Christmas gifts come at the same time. I am very, very happy, " said Mark, her husband.

The couple lived in Stirchley, Birmingham, having had two sons before. Single-term pregnancy is dangerous because the twins' umbilical cord can wrap babies in the womb. Every year, there are only 10 such pregnancies in the UK.

Obstetrician Bill Martin, who gives birth to two babies, said: "The danger is that twins can swim around each other so that the umbilical cord is twisted and if the umbilical cord is pulled too tightly, they can die in the womb. supply ".

It is hoped that two babies can be discharged in the middle of this month.

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