Whats the chances of twins?

Question

I'm 21 and my father side have alot ( more then 5 sets of twins) ( natural) not medication r nothing... My mama side have about 3 sets of twins so what are my chances if i get pregnant it will be twins??

Answer 1

Only fraternal twins are genetic through the mothers side of the family.

Answer 2

Your father's side has no impact on your chances.  With your mom's side, how close are they?  Her mom?  Her sisters?  Etc.  If your mom was a fraternal twin, or her mother gave birth to fraternal twins, or you were a twin (fraternal) then you would have a much higher chance.  Fraternal twins are the only ones that pass down the generations!  Good luck!

Answer 3

Your chances of having twins is pretty good!  Much better than most.  I know a lady who has twins only on her dad's side and gave birth to twins.  

Answer 4

You have a good chance because of your mothers side. Your fathers side has nothing to do with it.

Only non-identical twins run in the family, so if women on your mothers side that are blood related to your mother have non-identical twins then you have a raised chance, otherwise no. Identical twins happen by complete chance.