Vaginal delivery? Especially with modi twins (One placenta)

Question

At 10 weeks my doc confirmed that the twins look mo-di:  One placenta and two amniotic sacs.  With this news, he said "looks like you'll be having a c section".   That threw me off.  After inquiring more, he said that if they are positioned correctly head down, then I might try for vaginal delivery but my chances would still be 50/50.

Anyone else with mo-di twins hear the same or any differently from their docs?
I'm currently in the process of choosing between docs and the other one has a very low C-section rate (for normal pregnancies, that is, not sure about twins).  He hasn't seen me since mo-di was confirmed.  I'm wondering if the C section default is a good idea for everyone's safety or if the first doc is just C-section happy.

Answer

From what I've heard, it seems like one placenta and two babies ends in a c-section, but that is because of other complications that end up happening closer to delivery. Still I would try my best to find a dr who doesn't immediately write you off as a c section if that's what your heart is set on. But definitely prepare yourself for the risks and complications. I'm sure your babies will be healthy and beautiful don't worry.

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Im just  in the same position right now with my doctor . I am 27 and 2 days with mono identical twin girls one of them head down and other one still breech i want vaginal delivery but my doctor set me up for c section around 36 weeks she doesnt want to listen to me at all im not sure im gonna do it just the whole idea freaking me out

Vaginal delivery? Especially with modi twins (One placenta)

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