When can you detect twins in pregnancy?

Question

Twins run in my husbands family and im 6 weeks now. So curious if its already showing or i have to wait. At which scan did they tell u it was twins?

Vanita Subramaniam · Answer

I remember my friend found out she was having twins during her 8th-week scan when they heard two separate heartbeats. It was such a surprise! Now her twins are toddlers and running around, time flies so fast.

Madhumita Bhosale · Answer

Usually during the first dating scan around 7 to 9 weeks, they can clearly see if there are two sacs or heartbeats. It is a simple ultrasound, no need to worry or do extra expensive tests early on.

Kasturi Sanyal · Answer

You can find out as early as 6-8 weeks through an early ultrasound. But please consult your gynac for the correct scan timing, as they will properly check the chorionicity to see if they share a placenta, which is very important for safety.

Navya Khanna · Answer

I just delivered my little one recently and during my early 7-week dating scan, they checked for multiples first thing. It's so exciting to see the scan screen for the first time! Hope your pregnancy journey goes smoothly.

Kavitha Sheth · Answer

Oh, twins sound so sweet but must be double the responsibility! I think doctors can tell during the early 6th or 7th week ultrasound. I would be so shocked and happy if that happened to us.