I'm so sorry you are feeling pressured into a CS. There is no reason twins must be delivered this way. In face a recent study has shown it is slightly safer for twins to be born vaginally. If you like I can dig this study out and you can take it to your next OB appointment. There are added complications with identical twins, but you are not in a situation where there can be no discussions. A CS may be easier on your OB, but caring for newborn twins is tough, and I can only imagine tougher with an abdominal wound so you have the right to make this decision for yourself.

My first advice would be to find yourself a new OB, one who will listen to your concerns and answer your questions, allowing you to make an informed choice.

Secondly, read my birth story (in my signature) of twins born vaginally without complication. Just to give you some hope. You are so right, lots of women have done this before you.

Thirdly, read some of the wonderful, positive CS stories we have in this area. A CS need not be a negative experience: in fact for many it is a wonderful experience. But if you feel your hand is being forced and your questions left unanswered then it is likely to be unnecessarily traumatic if you do decide to have a CS for any reason.

If you decide to have your twins vaginally, the chances are they will come out one at a time. One baby will be engaged in the pelvis, and this one will come first. The cords cannot get tangled if you have non identical twins each in their own sacs.

I hope this is of some help to you.

Trav
xx