Whenever we think of IVF we mostly tend to go for transferring two embryos. There are two reasons for it , first is it increases chances of pregnancy, secondly we also think that we will have twin joy in one go. many imagine twins as the “perfect success.” Twice the joy, twice the love. And yes… twins can be beautiful. But in medicine, beauty also comes with responsibility.
It starts with the dream.
For couples struggling to conceive, the idea of having two babies at once feels like winning the lottery. With IVF, this became possible — because doctors could transfer more than one embryo, increasing the chances that at least one would implant. And sometimes, more than one did.
The benefit is obvious.
More embryos transferred can mean a higher chance of pregnancy in a single attempt. For couples who have waited for years, that’s powerful. It can also mean fewer treatment cycles — less waiting, less cost, less emotional strain.
But nature has its own rules.
Carrying more than one baby isn’t just double the diapers. It’s double the demand on the mother’s body. Twins and higher-order multiples increase the risks of premature birth, low birth weight, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and even complications during delivery. For babies, prematurity can mean breathing problems, developmental delays, and longer hospital stays.
Technology taught us to be smarter.
In the early days of IVF, transferring multiple embryos was common — success rates were lower, and this gave couples a better shot. But science has changed. With better embryo culture, time-lapse imaging, and genetic screening, we can now identify the single best embryo with far more confidence. That means we can aim for a healthy singleton pregnancy without sacrificing success rates.
Personal choice matters.
For some couples, the possibility of twins is still a choice they wish to make — and in some cases, it may be reasonable. But it must be an informed choice, made with a clear understanding of the medical realities. A pregnancy should be about health and safety first, joy second — because the joy is sweeter when everyone is safe.
The future is about precision, not chance.
The real win in IVF is not “two for one.” It’s one healthy baby, born at the right time, to parents who are ready. That’s the success story science is now writing — one embryo, one safe pregnancy, one happy family at a time.
Because in the end, twins are not the dream.
The dream is family. Healthy, whole, and home.
