Twins and perception of movement

There is a great deal of variety in when mothers are aware of foetal movement. Although one would expect that when carrying twins you should feel it sooner, this is not always the case. Much depends upon the position of the babies, their size, the amount of amniotic fluid, the mother's weight and so on.

If your GP or midwife has determined that the size of the babies is appropriate for their gestation, with a normal amniotic fluid volume, and if foetal movements and the two heartbeats are visualised on ultrasound, I would not worry.

It may be helpful to know if the babies are monozygotic or dizygotic (identical or non-identical). The doctor or midwife should be able to get a fairly good idea with specialised ultrasound examination.

I wish you the best with the babies and try not to worry.