Written by: Laura Pedlar

Parents of multiples are used to all kinds of personal questions from curious members of the public:  Are they twins?  Do twins run in your family?  Were you surprised?  Some even get a little more direct with the infamous, “Are they natural?”  For parents of multiples conceived through assisted reproductive technology (including reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilization and intra-uterine insemination), these questions can be tricky, offering both an opportunity to educate and receive support and opening up to the possibility of judgment and criticism.  Deciding what to share and with whom is a very personal decision, but there are some things you can consider before choosing to spill the beans. More