What to expect when pregnant with twins

Interesting, essential facts about being pregnant with twins. From weight gain to special symptoms.

“Congratulations! You have TWINS!” If you are one of the very lucky women to get this news from the Doctor, this article is for you. The idea that you carry a baby in your belly is exciting enough, but when there are two of them – this can be doubly exciting or doubly overwhelming. You may experience a range of emotions ranging from happiness, fear, to disbelief. Your mind may undoubtedly race with many questions: Will there be complications with my pregnancy or the birth? Will I have healthy children? Will I have sufficient room in your house for two children?

This article will help you understand what to expect when you are pregnant with twins: So, take a deep breath, relax, and read on.

Weight gain

One thing to realize is that being pregnant with twins is that you are likely to gain more weight than in a regular pregnancy. This means not only eating more to feed two mouths, but also carrying double the weight in your tummy. This extra weight can cause back pain and other physical difficulties. Consult with the relevant professionals, and find the right way for you to manage these problems.

Special twin pregnancy symptoms

We all know about the different symptoms that occur during pregnancy: difficulty to walk, sickness, moodiness, frequent bathroom visits. All of these, in addition to others, are somewhat more severe when you are pregnant with twins. This is because your hormone levels are higher than during a regular pregnancy. Also, the risk for different complications such as diabetes, pre-eclampsia and pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), extra amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios), and iron deficiency anaemia is increased when pregnant with twins.

Medical checkups

Being pregnant with twins also means more doctor’s visits. Depending on your situation, an extra number of scans and antenatal appointments are expected.

Extra Rest

With all these additional symptoms, it comes as no surprise that you will likely need more rest when pregnant with twins. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, try reading a book, drinking warm milk, or meditating. If you still can’t fall asleep at night, use any moment you can to rest during the day. Ask relatives and friends for help with your house chores.

Early delivery

In the majority of cases, twins are delivered earlier than a single baby. While a regular delivery usually takes place between the 37th and the 42nd week of the pregnancy, twins are likely to be delivered on the 36th week or even before that.

Caesarian section delivery

In order to minimize complications, a caesarian section delivery or an assisted delivery is very likely when twins are concerned.