"Irish twins" refers to having two babies 12months apart or less. Basically, this means that a patient got pregnant when the previous child was approximately 3 months old.  Some people call this situation having "Dutch twins" or "Catholic twins" as well.  Many women want to have multiple children who can grow up together. But, having babies this close together is considered high risk.  Download and listen to this episode to find out your risk of having Irish twins and what you can do to reduce your risks. If you're already pregnant, the second baby of Irish twins tends to deliver faster. So, make sure to listen so that you're prepared for the birth!  As always, don't forget to rate, comment, and share with friends and family!

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