Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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"We were in a very dire situation and I don't forget that."
— Brioney Garrett , Other
"If this could work in a fully-fledged study, it could give hope to a lot of women who otherwise might have to have quite invasive treatment."
— Prof Christoph Lees , Academic
"Any procedure that is non-invasive and can potentially identify TTTS earlier and improve outcomes for our families with this life-threatening condition could be a turning point."
— Helen Peck , Activist
Key People
Brioney Garrett is the mother of twins Nancy and Margo, who benefited from a pioneering medical procedure during her pregnancy.
Helen Peck is the head of healthcare engagement and research for the charity Twins Trust.
Prof Christoph Lees is the head of fetal medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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