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We recorded Hb levels at birth and on day 2, and analyzed Hb levels in association with birth order, mode of delivery, and time interval between delivery of twin 1 and 2.<jats:italic>Results:<\/jats:italic>A total of 290 monochorionic twin pairs were analyzed, including 171 (59%) twins delivered vaginally and 119 (41%) twins born by cesarean section (CS). In twins delivered vaginally, mean Hb levels at birth and on day 2 were significantly higher in second-born twins compared to first-born twins: 17.8 versus 16.1 g\/dL and 18.0 versus 14.8 g\/dL, respectively (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt; .01). Polycythemia was detected more often in second-born twins (12%, 20\/166) compared to first-born twins (1%, 2\/166;<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt; .01). Hb differences within twin pairs delivered by CS were not statistically or clinically significant. 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