What To Expect From A Twin Pregnancy: ABC’s Of Multiple Birth

Think about this for a second. Normally when you wish for a child it is just for one baby right? Now imagine that wish coming true and being doubled? You end up with twins! It has been shown over the last few years that twin pregnancies have increased. Here are some answers to questions that you may have regarding your own set that is to come!

How Do Twins Come To Be?

 

There are two kinds of twins that one can have. There are identical twins and fraternal twins. With identical twins the egg is fertilized, and will split into two cells. Each cell carried identical DNA, and so both children will look exactly the same way except for some differences in things like height and birth marks. Fraternal twins are not identical at all. With fraternal twins two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm at the same time, so that they can have different physical characteristics, along with the possibility of being the opposite sex as well.

What Are The Early Signs Of Twin Pregnancy?

 

Extreme fatigue and a huge case of Morning Sickness are often early signs of twin pregnancy. Morning Sickness is something that is quite common with all pregnant mums out there, but those with twins, and multiples often experience it more than usual. It is also common for pregnant mums to experience exhaustion. Mums who are expecting twins are said to experience it at a much higher level. Twins are hereditary, and therefore here is something to think about it. If you are feeling nauseous quite often, more exhausted than usual, and if twins run in the family, you could be giving birth to more than one at the end of this pregnancy!

Twin Pregnancy Facts:

 

Twins mean double the trouble, so be prepared! That means more weight will probably be gained by you compared to a mum with a single pregnancy. Due to the extra weight, a twin pregnancy can often be very uncomfortable, and things such as severe headaches, back pain, and exhaustion are to be expected. So get that sleep, and rest whenever you can because it is needed! A pregnancy massage can also go quite the long way as well! You may also have to prepare yourself for having a c-section since when one has multiples it is often the most common way to give birth to them. Because twin pregnancy is considered to be a high risk pregnancy, you may need to consult with your obstetrician very often compared to one who has a regular pregnancy.

Think of twin pregnancy in this way. Having two children at one time is an amazing thing for anyone to go through. However the pregnancy can be a tough road to go down so make sure to take care of yourself during the ride!

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