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How
Harmful is Multiple Pregnancy!
If you're seriously interested in knowing about
multiple pregnancy, you need to think beyond the basics.
This informative article takes a closer look at things
you need to know about multiple pregnancy.
There used to be a theory that twins skipped a
generation, but now it is believed that twins are more
likely to have a multiple pregnancy themselves.
Obviously this is genetic, but it is a valid point to
consider if you are a twin and want to become pregnant.
Similarly, if your family history or that of your
partner's includes twins, then there is an increased
chance that you will have a twin pregnancy as well.
Older women are more likely to have a multiple
pregnancy. There is an increased ovulation of |
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multiple eggs in older women and
this can lead to a higher chance of the woman having
a twin pregnancy. Fertility treatments can also lead
to an increased chance of multiple pregnancies. It
is also evident that women from African backgrounds
are more likely to have pregnancies that are twins
or more. Having a multiple pregnancy can be very
exciting. There is something special about having
twins. If you have learned that you have a multiple
pregnancy, there are some important.
considerations to keep in
mind.
In a multiple pregnancy, the financial implications
are more pronounced than in a single pregnancy. You
will require two of everything - two bassinets, two
cribs, two strollers (or one double stroller) and
many pairs of clothes. And because every baby is
different, you will have to learn from each child
individually when he or she needs to eat, or needs a
change of diapers. A minimum of double the diapers
and baby formula will be needed, and these expenses
can add up very quickly.
Finances aside, a multiple pregnancy can take a toll
on your sanity. Two babies equals double the crying
and double the sleepless nights. Regardless if it's
a multiple pregnancy or a single pregnancy you will
have to cope with crying and sleeplessness anyway.
But one advantage of a multiple pregnancy is that
you'll only have to go through it once, assuming you
will not be having more children. For parents that
have a single birth but desire more than one child,
it will be necessary to endure the "terrible twos"
more than once. A multiple pregnancy will also mean
only one labor and delivery, and only one hospital
stay.
Those of you not familiar with the latest on
multiple pregnancy now have at least a basic
understanding. But there's more to come.
Medically speaking, a multiple pregnancy is
automatically considered a high-risk pregnancy. Keep
in mind, however, that most women successfully carry
a multiple pregnancy with no unusual complications.
Normal pregnancy ailments such as mood swings and
back pain may be exaggerated, but in general you can
expect the same symptoms and discomforts of a
regular pregnancy.
Monitoring your nutritional intake is imperative
with a multiple pregnancy. You will need to eat
more, but avoid gaining an excessive amount of
weight. It's a delicate balancing act that will need
to be discussed at length with your doctor. A
general guideline is to increase your caloric intake
by around 250 to 350 calories per day for each
additional child you are carrying and increase the
amount of protein you consume. A multivitamin might
also be advised, but doubling the recommended dosage
can be dangerous so seek the advice of your doctor
before taking additional vitamin supplements.
In a multiple pregnancy, you will need to visit your
doctor more often than during a single pregnancy.
You will also need additional ultrasounds to closely
monitor the development of both fetuses. In terms of
delivery, a multiple pregnancy will usually end
approximately two weeks before the normal due date.
Most multiple pregnancy births are early. This is
because the womb is stretched by multiple
pregnancies quicker than during a single pregnancy,
and the cervix then opens earlier than normal.
Before giving birth to more than one baby at a time,
you must consult with your doctor about your
delivery options. It is preferred to deliver through
a normal vaginal birth, although a Cesarean section
delivery could be recommended if there are any
complications that could be a danger to you or your
babies during a vaginal delivery.
You can't predict when knowing something extra about
multiple pregnancy will come in handy. If you
learned anything new about multiple pregnancy in
this article, you should file the article where you
can find it again.
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