Twins Around the World: The Science, Culture, and Meaning of Dual Births (Episode 90)

About this episode

Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa explores the science and cultural significance of twin pregnancies around the world.

In this episode of Fertile Talks, Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa explores the fascinating world of twin pregnancies—often seen as a “double blessing.” She explains the science behind fraternal and identical twins and why certain populations, like the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria, have some of the highest twinning rates in the world. Dr. Famuyiwa also discusses the deep cultural meaning of twins in many communities and how perspectives on twin births can vary across societies. From a medical stand...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa

Topics covered

• twin pregnancies
• fraternal twins
• identical twins
• cultural significance of twins
• twinning rates
• Yoruba culture

Keywords

• twin pregnancies
• fraternal twins
• identical twins
• Yoruba people
• cultural meaning of twins
• twinning rates

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Yoruba people, southwestern Nigeria

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