Know these things if you have twins in the womb

Compared to a single pregnancy, twin pregnancies have a slightly higher risk of complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. In other words, twins in the womb require special attention because the condition of pregnancy may be different from a single pregnancy.

Having twins in the womb doesn't need to be treated in panic. However, prospective parents must prepare information about twin pregnancies. This is to be able to anticipate changes during pregnancy and do it smoothly until delivery.


Conditions that may occur during twin pregnancies
  • Nausea and vomiting are more serious
 
When you have twins in the womb, you may experience more nausea and vomiting in the first trimester than in a single pregnancy. This may be due to higher levels of the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) hormone. But don't worry, because periods of nausea and vomiting usually don't last more than one pregnancy, which is around 3 to 4 months.

  • Baby's movements are not felt in early pregnancy
 
Don't expect to feel the twins' movements or kicks before a single pregnancy. The twins 'movements usually begin to be felt at 18-20 weeks' gestation. The movement of a single baby begins to be felt at the same gestational age. A mother may be able to feel the baby's movements faster if she has ever been pregnant. It is therefore more sensitive to distinguish gastrointestinal activity from infant movements.
  •  The risk of preeclampsia is higher
Compared with a single pregnancy, preeclampsia is more common in twins. Preeclampsia is a condition of high blood pressure, protein that contains urine, and can be accompanied by swelling of the hands and feet in pregnant women. This condition is worth monitoring because it carries a more serious risk, namely eclampsia, where epileptic seizures occur in pregnant women.
  • More often found
There is nothing to worry about if it has brown spots or comes out of the vagina during the first trimester. As long as the spots are not accompanied by cramps, the lumps look like flesh or are accompanied by heavy bleeding. When you have twins in the womb, those spots may be more common.
Although classified as normal, keep following unusual places, as mentioned before. This can indicate a serious problem, such as a miscarriage. Compared to a single pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage with twins in the womb is indeed higher.
  • Increased risk of gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes experienced during pregnancy. If you have twins, your risk of developing this disease will increase compared to simple pregnancy. One risk of gestational diabetes in one pregnancy is that the baby's weight may be greater, so it may be necessary to give birth by cesarean section. However, because twins are usually not large babies, this risk may be less common.
  • The twins have growth problems
This condition can also affect babies from a single pregnancy. But in twins, babies are more likely to experience growth problems because other babies take more blood than babies who have this condition.
This is more likely to occur in identical pregnancies where both babies receive blood flow from one placenta. This condition ensures that the baby is adequately nourished while other infants are malnourished. 
  • Heavier weight
The body weight of mothers who have twins in the womb may be heavier than pregnant babies, single babies. This may be due to the fact that twin pregnancy means that it contains two babies and more amniotic fluid in the uterus. With this condition, you might also need more calories. Consult with your obstetrician to find out how to get the ideal body weight during pregnancy.
  • The possibility of giving birth by cesarean section
The risk of cesarean section in pregnant women with twins is higher. One of them is because of the siege position that is often experienced by the twins. You do not have to force to give birth normally if the conditions are really not possible. Instead, get ready for the cesarean section.

Pregnancy with twins in the womb is very risky for the mother, but you don't need to worry. After knowing the different risks, you can pay more attention to maintaining your health. In addition, most of these complications are relatively rare. To minimize all risks of multiple pregnancy, consult your obstetrician regularly.


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