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Are Twin Moms More Likely to Get Postpartum Depression?

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Dr. Remnick says "one in 10" moms may have postpartum depression or anxiety and that intrusive thoughts do not mean action.

Twin Talks opens on a question many twin parents have probably wondered about in silence. It asks whether carrying multiples makes postpartum depression more likely, then brings in Dr. Allison Remnick to sort through the issue in practical terms. The tone stays conversational and direct. Instead of rushing to a verdict, the episode starts with the broader picture of postpartum depression and then narrows to the realities of twin pregnancy and twin parenting. Hormones come first. Dr. Remnick explains that twin pregnancies often involve higher hormone levels, and that the drop after delivery can be steeper, which may add to the risk for mood and anxiety problems. The show also stays close to the day-to-day strain. Sleep deprivation, feeding two babies, pumping, and the logistics of caring for multiples are treated as real stressors, not just background noise. Breastfeeding gets special attention. The conversation calls breastfeeding twins a marathon and a full-time job, especially when latching is hard and pumping has to be added to the mix. Prematurity enters the picture as well. Because twins are often born early, the episode treats that as another layer that can make postpartum life more complicated and more emotionally demanding. Medication is part of the discussion too. The guest notes that narcotic or opiate medications may leave some people feeling more vulnerable, while also making clear that the literature has not proved a simple one-size-fits-all explanation. That keeps the conversation grounded. The episode does not pretend there is one typical case, because every person's chemical and brain makeup is different. It keeps returning to observation. Parents are encouraged to pay attention to the small details in how they feel and to bring those changes to a provider instead of trying to sort them out alone. That advice feels steady and useful. For twin parents living in the blur of newborn care, the episode offers a calm, direct way to think about mood, risk, and when to speak up.

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A plainspoken postpartum depression check in for twin parents.

Twin Talks takes up a straightforward postpartum question with Dr. Allison Remnick: does carrying twins raise the risk of postpartum depression, and what makes that period feel harder?

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A twin-parent look at postpartum depression that stays practical and human.

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