*Becka*
I was wondering if there were any wise tells about how to get pregnant with multiples? What can you do to increase your odds of having twins?
Answer
Many people wonder what it takes to have twins, triplets or more. While having multiples is a gift and a blessing, there are some common factors that increase the chances of conceiving twins.
-Have a History: Do twins run in your family? If you have a mother, brother, sister, uncle or long lost cousin with multiples, you may wonder if you'll have them too. Sometimes twinning is hereditary, it's true. However, only fraternal (dizygotic twins are influenced by heredity, and then only in some cases. If your mother or maternal grandmother was or had fraternal twins, you might have inherited a gene for hyperovulation, increasing your chances of conceiving twins also.
-Grow or Gain Weight: A recent study published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology correlates the rise in multiple birth rates with rising rates of obesity. Research found that mothers with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higer were significantly more likely to have twins. Again, this statistic only holds true for fraternal (dizygotic) twins. The research also showed that women of above-average height were also more likely to have multiples.
-Wait Until You're Older: Older mothers are more likely to conceive twins than their younger counterparts. It's thought that the body accelerates ovulation as the biological clock starts ticking faster. Seventeen percent of mothers over age 45 have multiples. Wait five more years and the odds rise to one in nine!
-Eat More Yummy Yams: No one is quite sure why, but the Yoruba tribe in West Africa has the highest rate of twinning in the world. A study concluded that the mother's diet was the cause, being high in cassava, a type of yam or sweet potato. The peelings of this vegetable are thought to contain a chemical that causes hyperovulation.
-Seek Ferttility Assistance: Reproductive technology has dramatically increased the multiple birth rate. Drugs that stimualate ovulation can lead to a multiple pregnancy, but multiples can also result from invitro fertilization. It's not just that multiple embryos are implanted in the mother, but there is also an unexplained increase in the number of monozygotic twins among IVF patients. No ethical doctor would provide treatment if it wasn't warranted, so fertility assistance should only be sought out when necessary.
-Have A Big Family: The more kids you have, the more likely you are to conceive twins in a subsequent pregnancy. No one knows the magic limit that triggers a multiple pregnancy, so you'll just have to keep trying until it happens.
-Conceive While Breastfeeding: Most people think that you can't get pregnant while breastfeeding, that the process of lactating keeps a woman from ovulating. However, plenty of mothers of twins can disprove that theory. Some research has supported the theory that the chance of twins or multiples is increased if a woman conceives while breastfeeding.
-Get Pregnant On the Pill: Birth control pills are usually thought to be 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. However, that .01 percent often results in a double whammy -- multiples. Sometimes pregnancy occurs when the pill isn't taken consistently; in other cases, the hormonal mix of a particular drug type simply doesn't provide enough coverage to completely prevent ovulation. In either case, playing around with hormones can lead to hyperovulation, increasing the chances of multiples.
http://multiples.about.com/od/funfacts/tp/howtohavetwins.htm
Many people wonder what it takes to have twins, triplets or more. While having multiples is a gift and a blessing, there are some common factors that increase the chances of conceiving twins.
-Have a History: Do twins run in your family? If you have a mother, brother, sister, uncle or long lost cousin with multiples, you may wonder if you'll have them too. Sometimes twinning is hereditary, it's true. However, only fraternal (dizygotic twins are influenced by heredity, and then only in some cases. If your mother or maternal grandmother was or had fraternal twins, you might have inherited a gene for hyperovulation, increasing your chances of conceiving twins also.
-Grow or Gain Weight: A recent study published by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology correlates the rise in multiple birth rates with rising rates of obesity. Research found that mothers with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higer were significantly more likely to have twins. Again, this statistic only holds true for fraternal (dizygotic) twins. The research also showed that women of above-average height were also more likely to have multiples.
-Wait Until You're Older: Older mothers are more likely to conceive twins than their younger counterparts. It's thought that the body accelerates ovulation as the biological clock starts ticking faster. Seventeen percent of mothers over age 45 have multiples. Wait five more years and the odds rise to one in nine!
-Eat More Yummy Yams: No one is quite sure why, but the Yoruba tribe in West Africa has the highest rate of twinning in the world. A study concluded that the mother's diet was the cause, being high in cassava, a type of yam or sweet potato. The peelings of this vegetable are thought to contain a chemical that causes hyperovulation.
-Seek Ferttility Assistance: Reproductive technology has dramatically increased the multiple birth rate. Drugs that stimualate ovulation can lead to a multiple pregnancy, but multiples can also result from invitro fertilization. It's not just that multiple embryos are implanted in the mother, but there is also an unexplained increase in the number of monozygotic twins among IVF patients. No ethical doctor would provide treatment if it wasn't warranted, so fertility assistance should only be sought out when necessary.
-Have A Big Family: The more kids you have, the more likely you are to conceive twins in a subsequent pregnancy. No one knows the magic limit that triggers a multiple pregnancy, so you'll just have to keep trying until it happens.
-Conceive While Breastfeeding: Most people think that you can't get pregnant while breastfeeding, that the process of lactating keeps a woman from ovulating. However, plenty of mothers of twins can disprove that theory. Some research has supported the theory that the chance of twins or multiples is increased if a woman conceives while breastfeeding.
-Get Pregnant On the Pill: Birth control pills are usually thought to be 99.9 percent effective at preventing pregnancy. However, that .01 percent often results in a double whammy -- multiples. Sometimes pregnancy occurs when the pill isn't taken consistently; in other cases, the hormonal mix of a particular drug type simply doesn't provide enough coverage to completely prevent ovulation. In either case, playing around with hormones can lead to hyperovulation, increasing the chances of multiples.
http://multiples.about.com/od/funfacts/tp/howtohavetwins.htm
Pregnant with twins... why only me??
JustMeTiff
I am noticing that I have a lot of friends / contacts that are also expecting twins. My question is why does it seem like I am the only one who has any complaints? All the aches and pains, and differences of this pregnancy are making me crazy. Am I just abnormal? Do all the other moms of twins or moms expecting twins feel like a million bucks right now? I find it hard to believe that 2 babies kicking the crap out of you feels wonderful all the time. I can't sleep, I can't get rid of the heartburn, I can hardly breathe, I can't poo, and I am not a big woman. But I feel like crap. What do all you other twin mommies do to deal with the aches and pains and be so happy and feel so good? Can I have some of your secrets? Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Mother of 4 boys, currently 30 weeks pregnant with boy / girl twins!!!
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Congratulations! I'm also 30 weeks pregnant with twins, but mine are girls. You are not abnormal by any means. I've had an extremely difficult pregnancy. I've never been pregnant before and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. My first two months were horrible. I was on bedrest for them. I was put back on bedrest on May 3rd, so I know just how frustrating things can be for you, but here are some tips and things that have worked for me so far.
First, heartburn, drink milk or mylanta. My doctor told me to drink mylanta until I felt the heartburn go away. Sleeping is easier if you have a lot of pillows, especially one behind your back and in between your knees. Also, I need a fan to blow on me when I'm sleeping. The mylanta will also help with constipation. Breathing is easier if it's cooler. If it isn't cool air that you are breathing, try taking a cold washcloth and just breathing that in a little bit before you decide to go walking or anything. My one girl is in the transverse position which makes it harder to breath. She sometimes almost completely collapses my lungs. My doctor told me to basically knead (like kneading bread) her down away from my ribs. This helps with breathing, just make sure you're gentle enough. My twins are weighing more than what they should be due to my gestational diabetes, so for me they are already too big. Soon, if not already, your twins won't have any room to move, so they won't be kicking you or moving around nearly as much. You didn't mention any fluid retention or pain due to extra fluid. If you have this happen, go swimming or standing in a pool. The water will help push your blood vessels back to normal. I used to have really bad leg cramps before I went swimming, but now I don't have any swelling or leg cramps. For me, I can't figure out how to get rid of my lower back pain. My doctor suggested doing back exercises, but I just can't stand them, but supposedly standing straighter helps. I just can't get my belly not to go forward, so I wouldn't know about this either. Swimming temporarily relieves back aches. The best advice from me is get into the pool. You'll feel so much better, at least I do.
Congratulations! I'm also 30 weeks pregnant with twins, but mine are girls. You are not abnormal by any means. I've had an extremely difficult pregnancy. I've never been pregnant before and I wasn't quite sure what to expect. My first two months were horrible. I was on bedrest for them. I was put back on bedrest on May 3rd, so I know just how frustrating things can be for you, but here are some tips and things that have worked for me so far.
First, heartburn, drink milk or mylanta. My doctor told me to drink mylanta until I felt the heartburn go away. Sleeping is easier if you have a lot of pillows, especially one behind your back and in between your knees. Also, I need a fan to blow on me when I'm sleeping. The mylanta will also help with constipation. Breathing is easier if it's cooler. If it isn't cool air that you are breathing, try taking a cold washcloth and just breathing that in a little bit before you decide to go walking or anything. My one girl is in the transverse position which makes it harder to breath. She sometimes almost completely collapses my lungs. My doctor told me to basically knead (like kneading bread) her down away from my ribs. This helps with breathing, just make sure you're gentle enough. My twins are weighing more than what they should be due to my gestational diabetes, so for me they are already too big. Soon, if not already, your twins won't have any room to move, so they won't be kicking you or moving around nearly as much. You didn't mention any fluid retention or pain due to extra fluid. If you have this happen, go swimming or standing in a pool. The water will help push your blood vessels back to normal. I used to have really bad leg cramps before I went swimming, but now I don't have any swelling or leg cramps. For me, I can't figure out how to get rid of my lower back pain. My doctor suggested doing back exercises, but I just can't stand them, but supposedly standing straighter helps. I just can't get my belly not to go forward, so I wouldn't know about this either. Swimming temporarily relieves back aches. The best advice from me is get into the pool. You'll feel so much better, at least I do.
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