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Although having twins does increase the risk of you having a caesarean fewer than half of twins are born this way.  Whilst the position of your babies will play a large part in the decision as to what type of birth you will have there are also other reasons for having a caesarean.  These include. placenta previa, placental abruption and labour complications such as foetal distress.  If you give birth by caesarean prior to labour the date will most likely be set around 37 or 38 weeks.  If you go into labour prior to the scheduled date your caesarean will likely happen then.  There is no real difference in the surgery or recovery from a caesarean with twins other than you will be advised to only hold one baby at a time for the first six weeks.  This can be easier said than done, particularly if you are breasfeeding!  The babies are usually born no more than a couple of minutes apart.