Many women who want to have twins follow many of the old recommendations that science has not proven correct. In this report published by the Russian "Just Lady" website, writer Svetlana Krotova revealed some factors that increase the chance of conceiving twins.
We emphasize here that the tips here are for general guidance, and to learn more about healthy pregnancy and twin pregnancy, you should consult your doctor.
The author explained that a twin pregnancy occurs as a result of two eggs being fertilized at the same time, and the twins may be identical, and in this case one egg is fertilized and then it splits into two and develops into two children carrying the same genetic information completely.
On average, during every 200 menstrual cycles a woman in at least one cycle has two active eggs simultaneously.
The author stated that the chances of conceiving twins have increased during the last 30 years due to many factors, including the delayed age of marriage and childbearing, and over the years the concentration of the follicle-stimulating hormone increases in the woman's blood, which increases the maturation of the egg, and as a result, many The eggs are ready for fertilization at one time, which increases the likelihood of twins.
Artificial fertilization
Many women who suffer from fertility problems undergo in vitro fertilization, and while the goal is usually to fertilize one egg, it may sometimes happen that many eggs are fertilized at the same time and thus twin pregnancy, and women often resort Hormone therapy, which can lead to the maturation of several eggs at once, thus increasing the chances of a twin pregnancy.
Moreover, a twin pregnancy may be caused by taking fertility drugs or stopping birth control pills, which helps the body to intensively produce hormones that affect ovulation, and as a result, the chances of conceiving twins increase.
How do you get pregnant with twins?
This cannot be planned in advance, but it is important to pay attention to the family history. If the wife’s family witnessed twin pregnancies, the probability of having twins increases dramatically, and the chances of conceiving twins also increase for women who have previously given birth to twins.
According to writer Svetlana Krotova, new scientific studies have shown that a protein in animal livers stimulates the production of female hormones and increases the sensitivity of the ovaries.
The author recommends eating meat and dairy products to increase the chances of conceiving twins.
It is noteworthy that the activity of sex hormones increases in the summer, and it may have a positive effect on fertility.
The author said that carrying more than one fetus may increase the woman's risk of complications, especially since the extra weight that a woman gains during pregnancy increases the pressure on the heart muscle, and the mother and fetuses may lack iron and other beneficial nutrients, which calls for increased consumption of healthy foods.