In this episode, I talk with Lucy—a twin mom whose pregnancy took an unexpected and life-threatening turn when she was diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) at just 16 weeks. Lucy walks me through the whirlwind of emotions and decisions that followed, including undergoing fetal surgery at Johns Hopkins to save her babies. We dive into what TTTS is, how it’s diagnosed, and what every parent of twins should know about monitoring and care. Lucy’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of maternal-fetal health, self-advocacy, and trusting a mother’s intuition.

EPISODE THEMES 📝

• Understanding Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
   
• Lucy’s Diagnosis and Surgery
   
• Fetal Surgery and Johns Hopkins Experience
   
• Emotional Toll of High-Risk Pregnancy
   
• The Power of Advocacy and Support Systems
   
• Twin Pregnancy Monitoring and Follow-Up
   
• Resources for Twin Parents
   

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