WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: Psychological effects of losing a twin in the womb

Re: Psychological effects of losing a twin in the womb

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:51:49 -0500 (CDT)

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I think that these questions might be answered by a psychologist.

At Thu, 28 Aug 2003, Cate wrote: >
>I have several questions concerning this subject to which i'm not sure
>that there are even answers. My first question is: what are the
>psychological effects of losing a twin before birth? What I mean is,
>does the surviving twin even really know that he had a twin? Is there a
>feeling of unexplainable loss that follows?
>
>Secondly, if surviving twins can sense that they've lost a twin, is it
>possible for them to "know" the gender of their twin?
>
>Thirdly, can a suriving twin's psychological bond be transferred to
>another sibling or parent?
>
>I'm sorry if these questions seem confusing or outrageous. I'm just
>really curious and would like to know.
>
>--
>Cate
>

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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