Are you a vanishing twin?

Vanishing twin syndrome occurs when a twin or multiple disappears in the uterus during pregnancy as a result of a miscarriage of one twin or multiple. The fetal tissue is absorbed by the other twin, multiple, placenta or the mother. This gives the appearance of a “vanishing twin.”

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Dr. Brent H. Babcock, a survivor himself, shares his knowledge concerning the Vanishing Twin. Brent received his education from Brigham Young University and Texas Chiropractic College and is a certified Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) Practitioner. For the past thirty-three years. He has been a Physician, Author, Volunteer, Photographer and a Researcher and Developer of Techniques. Brent’s book about the Twinless Twin is sold worldwide. He has lectured in London, Paris, Montreal and across the United States. Brent has cared for hundreds of Vanishing Twin survivors. He is a popular Speaker at Twinless Twin Conferences around the World. Contact Dr. Brent Babcock To Schedule A Presentation Today

About Dr. Brent Babcock

A survivor himself of a vanished twin, Dr. Brent H. Babcock is sharing with the public for the first time his knowledge concerning the vanishing twin. He received his education from Brigham Young University and Texas Chiropractic College and is a certified Neuro Emotional Technique practitioner. For the past thirty-three years, he has been a physician, author, volunteer, photographer, researcher, and developer of techniques and is happy to make this crisis known to the world.

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In My Twin Vanished, Dr. Brent Babcock shows that these painful and dysfunctional patterns can be traced back to the phenomenon of the vanishing twin. This life-altering book connects the dots to life's questions for those who have been seeking answers without relief. Doctors, Nurses, Clergy, and Counselors will find new understanding and answers in My Twin Vanished as will all who unknowingly are surviving twins.

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