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Kinds of Twins
There are two types of twins: Monozygotic and Dizygotic.
Monozygotic twins are identical twins. These are twins whose DNA is exactly the same. Identical twins happen when one fertilized egg splits, around 1-14 days after fertilization. Often identical twins share one placenta with two umbilical cords. At birth they may be different sizes and weights depending on nutrition inside the womb. Identical twins are always the same sex. Experts are still unclear about why identical twins occur. It appears to be completely random, and there are no genetic predispositions has been determined for conceiving twins.
Dizygotic twins are fraternal twins and the most common. Fraternal twins are twins formed from two separate fertilized eggs. Yes, when you ovulate you can release multiple eggs! Fraternal twins are also the kind of twins seen when fertility attempts are made. Fraternal twins do not have the same DNA and are as similar (or dissimilar) as two siblings might be.
Symptoms of Pregnancy with Twins
Because your body produces more of the pregnancy hormone hCG when you are having twins, you may have more pronounced pregnancy symptoms than if you were pregnant with one baby. You may feel more tired, have worse Morning Sickness, and your abdomen may be larger than it should be based on your due date. You also may be gain more weight and feel your babies' movements earlier than with a singleton pregnancy. There are exceptions though--I had no symptoms of twin pregnancy and no idea I was pregnant with twins until my first ultrasound.
If you decide to have an alpha-fetoprotein test, you will get a positive result. Your doctor will schedule other tests, and if you dont already know, youll quickly find out youre pregnant with twins!
Prenatal Care When youre Pregnant with Twins
Expect to have more appointments and tests if you are pregnant with twins. Your doctor will want to see you more frequently. You will probably have more ultrasounds to check on your babies' health, the placental function, and to check for the amounts of amniotic fluid, especially during the last few weeks of pregnancy. You will also have more tests and might be sent to labor and delivery for monitoring, to make sure everything is going well. Be patient and plan on bringing a book to every appointment.
You will be at a much higher risk for premature labor and birth. Your care provider will discuss symptoms with you and what to do if you go into preterm labor. If you notice labor symptoms before 37 weeks, contact your care provider immediately!
During, the last few weeks of pregnancy, you may be restricted to bed rest. Try to keep your spirits up if youre on bed rest. Keep busy with projects you can do in bed (or on the couch). Invite people to visit and try to remember that it wont be much longer until you can meet your babies.
There are two types of twins: Monozygotic and Dizygotic.
Monozygotic twins are identical twins. These are twins whose DNA is exactly the same. Identical twins happen when one fertilized egg splits, around 1-14 days after fertilization. Often identical twins share one placenta with two umbilical cords. At birth they may be different sizes and weights depending on nutrition inside the womb. Identical twins are always the same sex. Experts are still unclear about why identical twins occur. It appears to be completely random, and there are no genetic predispositions has been determined for conceiving twins.
Dizygotic twins are fraternal twins and the most common. Fraternal twins are twins formed from two separate fertilized eggs. Yes, when you ovulate you can release multiple eggs! Fraternal twins are also the kind of twins seen when fertility attempts are made. Fraternal twins do not have the same DNA and are as similar (or dissimilar) as two siblings might be.
Symptoms of Pregnancy with Twins
Because your body produces more of the pregnancy hormone hCG when you are having twins, you may have more pronounced pregnancy symptoms than if you were pregnant with one baby. You may feel more tired, have worse Morning Sickness, and your abdomen may be larger than it should be based on your due date. You also may be gain more weight and feel your babies' movements earlier than with a singleton pregnancy. There are exceptions though--I had no symptoms of twin pregnancy and no idea I was pregnant with twins until my first ultrasound.
If you decide to have an alpha-fetoprotein test, you will get a positive result. Your doctor will schedule other tests, and if you dont already know, youll quickly find out youre pregnant with twins!
Prenatal Care When youre Pregnant with Twins
Expect to have more appointments and tests if you are pregnant with twins. Your doctor will want to see you more frequently. You will probably have more ultrasounds to check on your babies' health, the placental function, and to check for the amounts of amniotic fluid, especially during the last few weeks of pregnancy. You will also have more tests and might be sent to labor and delivery for monitoring, to make sure everything is going well. Be patient and plan on bringing a book to every appointment.
You will be at a much higher risk for premature labor and birth. Your care provider will discuss symptoms with you and what to do if you go into preterm labor. If you notice labor symptoms before 37 weeks, contact your care provider immediately!
During, the last few weeks of pregnancy, you may be restricted to bed rest. Try to keep your spirits up if youre on bed rest. Keep busy with projects you can do in bed (or on the couch). Invite people to visit and try to remember that it wont be much longer until you can meet your babies.
