Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Twins

Pregnancy in itself can mean a lot to a woman and when it’s about having twins, it can double her joy. It may be slightly ironical, but while a large number of female population is seeking help from fertility centers to conceive, there has been a significant hike in the number of women who get pregnant with twins. The feeling of giving birth to two new lives may make you feel overwhelmed but, you must never forget that your's and your babies’ health must top your priority list.

So, here is what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy while you are carrying two hearts.

Health Over Everything Else

Don’t be swayed away by the feeling of being pregnant with twins. Your health is the most important thing for you now. Eat healthy and drink sufficient amount of water because the nutritional needs of your body are different when you are carrying twins. Besides, never ignore the signs that your body gives you. Whenever you see signs like cramping or discharge, visit a doctor immediately.

More Aches and Pains are Coming your Way

According to experts, a female body is customised to carry only one and when it has to bear double the amount, things can get tougher. When you are pregnant with twins, the uterus will grow as much as the belly and two times faster. This will give birth to more back pain, especially round ligament pain. The discomfort may start as early as 25 weeks and with the extra weight on the cervix and pelvis, you may have to give up physical activity a little earlier than normal pregnancy.

More Doctor Visits

Get set to visit a high-risk doctor more often to ensure that you stay healthy and the babies are growing properly. After you have completed 30 weeks of pregnancy, sonograms may be required every week to ensure that the amniotic fluid levels are sufficient in your body.

Be Prepared for Early Labour

When you are pregnant with a single baby, you reach your full term in 37 weeks but, this is not the case when you are having twins. You must stay prepared to go into labour early.

Set a Feed Routine after their Birth

It will be highly beneficial to set an eating and sleeping routine for your babies. This would mean that when one wakes up for food, you can wake up the other in order to get their schedule in coordination.

So, if you thought having twins will only be troublesome after they are born, think again! But, worry not because staying prepared with these tips will come to your rescue.

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