Paired up since birth: The challenges and psychology of being a twin

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Fatimah Abdullah, 29, sits next to her 4-day-old twins
In this Sept. 2012 file photo, Fatimah Abdullah, 29, sits next to her 4-day-old twins Ahmad and Bayan. Muhammed Muheisen/AP Photo

According to a recent study in the journal Human Reproduction, about 1.6 million twins are now born each year — a 33 percent increase since the 1980s. We explore the unique psychological and emotional challenges that twins encounter and parents must navigate.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Joan Friedman Guest

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