If you’re dreaming of twins… pregnancy will be different in 10 ways! Get yourself ready the right way
Imagine with me: nine months once, one pregnancy once, one delivery once, ten nights awake—well, actually just once too—and raising once! Something like a miracle, isn’t it? If you dream of twins, quickly write in the comments: “Pray for me, girls, to have twins.”
But wait! Before we raise our hands and pray for you from our hearts, we must be honest with you. You need to know the full medical truth behind this dream of twins. Dr. Riham Elshal, specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, and IVF, says:
Why does twin pregnancy increase between ages 30 and 40?
Because our bodies in this stage are more likely to produce a higher number of eggs. But this doesn’t mean twin pregnancies don’t happen before 30 or that it’s impossible after 40! They do happen. Scientifically, the chances of twins increase with age up to a certain point.
In twin pregnancy… everything is “more”
We need to increase vitamins, especially folic acid, whether by medication or food. Iron and calcium intake must be higher because consumption will be much greater than in a single pregnancy.
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More visits, more tests, more ultrasounds
Why? Because we want to check on two, not one! To monitor their growth, development, and health status. Ultrasound exams take longer, and follow-up must be very careful and frequent. It is the doctor’s responsibility—twin ultrasounds are not like single baby ultrasounds.
Pregnancy symptoms… doubled? Not always
The pregnancy hormone (HCG) rises higher in twin pregnancies, which can increase morning sickness. But this is not a rule. A woman carrying twins may not suffer at all, while a woman with a single baby may have severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum (extreme vomiting). So don’t worry, every case is unique.
Early and increased pains
From the sixth or seventh month, you might feel symptoms like those in the ninth month! Back pain, pelvic pain, fatigue—all can come earlier, and this is natural because you have two growing inside you.
Bleeding during pregnancy
Does it mean the pregnancy is lost? No! Many cases have bleeding but the pregnancy continues safely. Like a real case of a woman who had bleeding from day one, and doctors were pessimistic. But God blessed her; she delivered at eight months and had beautiful twins!
The lesson here: bleeding is not always the end, but it requires intervention and follow-up.
Preeclampsia and gestational diabetes
Unfortunately, the risks are higher in twin pregnancies. So blood pressure and glucose must be monitored regularly. Routine tests are essential to ensure your and your babies’ health.
Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
This happens when twins share the same placenta and there is an unbalanced blood exchange. One twin receives more blood, the other less. This affects growth and can cause big size differences. But if detected early, we can intervene.
Preterm birth
Twins often arrive before the ninth month. Why? Because the uterus reaches its maximum stretch around the eighth month. This makes preterm birth more likely.
Cesarean or natural birth?
The reality is that cesarean births are more common with twins, especially if the babies’ positions are not favorable. Sometimes one twin is born naturally, and the other by cesarean. However, many twins are born naturally. You must be prepared for all possibilities.
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Types of twins
- Identical: from one fertilized egg that split. They usually share one placenta.
- Fraternal: from two different eggs. Each has its own placenta and sac.
This information is very important because it affects follow-up, complications, and delivery plans.
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