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Apr 7 2012

9 Signs Containing Twins

9 Signs Containing Twins

9 Signs Containing Twins

Twins? Wow, amazing! Like what the hell, the signs if we are pregnant with twins?

1. Usually be felt from the beginning that you are carrying more than one baby. Do not ignore the feelings of the heart or intuition. Many mothers of the twins said they had learned early on that they contain more than one baby.

2. Generally, if a pregnant woman has signs such as dizziness, stomach, sat / not feeling comfortable, even until the vomiting in the morning. But if it contains more than one baby, generally you will be more suffering, namely in the morning till night. Even during the day.Gejala pregnancy more pronounced and is considered exaggerated.

3. Many of the expectant mother of twins who say they feel more uncomfortable, excessive vomiting, nausea, and very quickly exhausted. Anyway, the symptoms of pregnancy "terrible" that it is often considered far-fetched by the people around. In fact, all of it due to the extra hormones circulating in the body. Breasts are very sensitive, more frequent urination, feeling hungry all day, and feel very tired. When the contents begin six months of age, may be having trouble breathing, stomach feels very heavy, swelling in the hand also in the legs, weight gain very much (not normal), the stomach is very big, and the fetus moves too much. mother of the twins was suffering from anemia or low iron content of the substance.

4. Weight increased rapidly in the first three months of pregnancy. Increase higher than the average weight of the babies of pregnant women. These symptoms may be cited as the first sign contains more than one baby. If a good appetite, it means there is no problem, because good nutrition is needed fetus in the age of the first three months of pregnancy.

5. Large content size for her age. On first inspection, could be bigger than the stomach contents of age. The doctor says your 8 weeks pregnant (counting from the last time a menstrual period), but when seen with the unseen, big belly / content such as aged 10-12 weeks of pregnancy.

6. If things like this, it is usually advisable to check with an ultrasound device to see how a fetus in the womb. If in fact contain more than one baby, the size of the content will continue to grow larger. Containing a single mom baby can reach a height of 38-40 cm, starting from the pubic bone, whereas twins can reach 48 cm.

7. The doctor said, the AFP are high. Alpha fetoprotein AFP is a protein that infants issued at the time of growth and is also present in maternal blood. This protein can be high because more than one baby. Normal AFP blood test performed 16-18 weeks after last menstrual period. This test is often used to identify twin pregnancies or not.

8. The doctor said the level of HCG (Human Chorionic gonadotrophin) rose very quickly. HCG is a hormone produced fertilized eggs. This hormone is needed to maintain the pregnancy until the placenta develops. The hormone can be detected in blood or urine even before you stop menstruating. In normal pregnancy (one baby), the blood concentration of HCG rise rapidly in the first weeks of pregnancy, doubling every two or three days. HCG levels may be higher with the existence of the twins.

9. From the tool "listener", two pulses of the heart were detected. Two heartbeats can be distinguishable by a special tool that is used doctor after approximately 12 weeks of pregnancy. Approximately 28 weeks of pregnancy, has been able to distinguish if indeed there are two fetuses.

10. By using ultrasound, multiple pregnancies can be better ensured. This tool will show / demonstrate the existence of two bags of pregnancy, two fetuses, and two heartbeats that can be seen six weeks after the first day of the menstrual period ends. Even twins can be diagnosed much more quickly, about 1-5 weeks after stopping a menstrual. Read More at Health Site

 

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Apr 6 2012

Got Twins? Myths, Misconceptions And Questions You Should Not Ask

Got Twins? Myths, Misconceptions And Questions You Should Not Ask

It is impossible to go to the grocery store and not see yet another Hollywood "who's who" sporting the newest, must have "baby bump."  Who knew keeping up with the Jones'---or Pitts would require half a dozen kids, including twins. 

So to answer the question, "Why does it seem like twins are everywhere?  Research indicates dramatic increases in twin and multiple births in the U.S. over the past two decades.  For example, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, from 1980 to 1999, the twin birth rate increased by 49% and multiple birth rates rose by 423%.  Additionally, research conducted in the Division of Reproductive Health at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) revealed that between the years 1999 and 2001, twin pregnancies increased by 29% and multiple pregnancies increased by 147%.  Over 50% of births that result from artificial fertility interventions are twin or multiple births. 

Regardless of a bunch of statistics--twins are fascinating and people are interested in them.   However, as any parent of twins will tell you, including myself, there are certain questions that never fail to irritate a harried parent dealing with not one, but two fussy toddlers.  These are the top five:

1. Question:  "Are they twins?"  

Answer:  My boys are identical. What do you think?

2. Question:  "Were you taking fertility treatments?"  

Answer:  This one more than any other never fails to astound me. The answer is no, I was not-but if I were, why would I share this most personal information with you?

3.  Question:  "Do twins ‘run' on either side of the family?"  

Answer:  This one drives me crazy! Although fraternal twins do have a genetic component, it has to come from the mother or grandmother. This trait causes the expectant mom to hyperovulate. What would the expectant mother's ovulation cycle have to do with her spouses' Uncle Bob? And Identical twins are not genetic.

4. Question:  "Are they identical or fraternal?" 

Answer:   I have a friend who has boy and girl twins and constantly gets asked if they are identical. Hello! I don't think so.

5.  Question:  "Do you always dress them alike?"

Answer:  I have been asked this question when my boys were dressed completely different!

Here are some basics on twins:

What's the difference?

Fraternal or Dizygotic Twins

Fraternal twins are created from two different eggs and are fertilized by two separate sperm.  You will also hear them referred to as dizygotic twins. Dizygotic, or fraternal twins, have DNA that would be shared by any siblings.  In other words, they are no more alike than any two siblings; they just happen to share the womb.  They can be in any combination of two girls, two boys-and most frequently, at a whopping 40%, a boy and a girl.  Fraternal twins are in separate sacs, have two placentas or two placentas which are fused together.  Fraternal twins can still look very similar.  Perfect examples of look-a-like fraternal twins are Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson who shared a roll on the syndicated television program Full House. 

Identical or Monozygotic Twins

The other types of twins are monozygotic twins, which are more commonly known as identical.  Monozygotic or Identical Twins occur when a single egg is fertilized to form one zygote, which then divides into two separate embryos.  In spite of common beliefs, identical twins' traits and physical appearances are not exactly the same; although, they have nearly identical DNA.  Although identical twins can look somewhat different, they will always be the same sex and will usually have the same hair and eye color.  Depending on the day they split, they may share a placenta, have two separate placentas, or two fused into one.  Likewise, they may have separate bags of amniotic fluid or they may be mono-amniotic (share one bag)-as my boys did.

Have you ever hoped for twins or wondered what your chances for conceiving twins are? 

Facts about Fraternal Twins:

Before age 30 your chances for fraternal twins are around 3% Between the age of 30 - 34, your chances of fraternal twins increase to around 4% By the time you reach the age of 35, your odds boost to 5% Over the age of 45, your chances increase to 6% After the age of 50, the rate of fraternal twins is 11% Your odds will also increase for fraternal twins if you have had previous pregnancies (4 or more) If you have already had fraternal twins, some studies suggest your chances of having fraternal twins again, increase by up to 4 times Obesity, while it can also suppress ovulation, may also cause a woman to hyperovulate, thereby increasing her chance of fraternal twins. Studies suggest that women who are tall or large boned may be more likely to hyperovulate-and therefore have a higher chance of fraternal twins.

Facts about Identical Twins:

None of the aforementioned facts contribute to identical twins Identical twins occur less than 1 in 285 births Identical twinning occurs when one fertilized egg splits in two If the split occurs in the first 1 -3 days following fertilization, before the yolk sac is formed, the babies will have their own placenta and amniotic sac If the split occurs between day 4 - 9, the babies will have their own amniotic sac but will share a placenta If the split occurs after day 9, twins grow together in a single sac and share a placenta. These types of twins are called monoamniotic twins and are rare-occurring in 0.1% of identical twins. If the split doesn't occur until after day 13, the result is conjoined twins, which means that the babies will be connected and may share vital organs. Depending on the severity, they may or may not be safely separated. Chances of conjoined twins are 1 in 80,000 Mirror image twins are identical twins who are just that-mirror images. For example, if one is left handed-the other will be right handed. If one has a mole on the left side of his or her face, the other will have the same on the right side. This type of twinning occurs in ¼ of identical twins who split at day 7 or after. Identical twinning is not believed to be genetic and in spite of many studies, remains a medical anomaly.

 

 

 

Kelliann is a freelance writer who specializes in business, academic, technical, and creative writing. After dedicating several years to teaching, Kelliann decided to pursue freelance writing full-time.

Kelliann is certified at the expert level in personal training and sports nutrition, as such, she has writing expertise in the areas of health, fitness, and nutrition. Kelliann also has intimate knowledge of high-risk pregnancy, twin and multiple birth, and maternal health. She is the creator and editor of both www.twinpregnancyinfo.com and www.fitwithtwins.com. Contact Kelliann at kelliann@twinpregnancyinfo.com

Mar 22 2012

Tips of How to Conceive Twins Naturally

Tips of How to Conceive Twins Naturally

If you are hoping to become a mother and are interested in learning how to get pregnant with twins, there are some ways to make a twin conception more likely without medical intervention.  While fertility treatments often result in multiple pregnancies, they also carry risks that many mothers-to-be would rather avoid.

 

The strongest natural inclination towards a twin pregnancy comes from a family history of twins.  Even if the twins in your family have skipped generations, you still have an increased chance of becoming pregnant with twins completely naturally simply because it runs in your family.  Women who are into their 30's also have a higher chance of a twin pregnancy, as the odds increase along with maternal age.

 

If you are trying to figure out how to get pregnant with twins in the absence of these first two factors, don't give up hope!  There is some evidence that certain foods when added to the diet can help increase the chances of a twin pregnancy.  Some of the nutritional tips for getting pregnant with twins include increasing your intake of dairy products and eating sweet potatoes, including the skin.  These foods will make changes in your body's hormone production that may increase ovulation, resulting in a stronger likelihood of a twin pregnancy.

 

If you are waiting to find out if you have succeeded in your goal, there is good news!  The first signs of being pregnant are often recognizable earlier with a twin pregnancy, due to higher levels of the pregnancy hormone in mothers pregnant with twins.

Daniela O'Neil is a work at home mother of three children. She is a writer as well as a fertility and pregnancy educator who is dedicated to helping women have healthy, happy pregnancies. She lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, and enjoys camping, hiking, and mountain biking in her free time.
If you would like more information about how to get pregnant with twins, your first signs of being pregnant or other pregnancy related topics, visit Daniela's blog at tips-for-getting-pregnant.info.