Twin Pregnancy: The question often arises that how are twins born? Which women have more chances of twins? What is the science behind twins? Actually, the phenomenon of giving birth to more than one child is called multiple pregnancy in medical term. This means that a woman has two or more children in her womb. These can be from the same egg or different eggs. New research from Oxford states that every year 1.6 million twins are born in the world. According to the Cleveland Clinic, one in every 250 pregnant women has a chance of having twins. In such a situation, let us know the complete science of birth of twins…
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How are twins born?
When twins or more children are born from the same egg, they are called identical. This happens when one egg is fertilized by one sperm. After this the fertilized egg divides into two or more parts, which is rare. Even the faces and nature of these children match. At the same time, children born from different eggs are called fraternal. This happens due to two or more eggs being fertilized by different sperm. In simple language, when two different eggs get fertilized in the womb or when one fertilized egg divides into two embryos, twins are born.
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Which people have more chances of having twins?
1. If there are already fraternal twins in someone’s family, then the chances of having twins are higher.
2. According to the study report published in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, women with BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more have a higher chance of having twins.
3. If a woman conceives through fertility treatment and her age is 35 or older, then the chances of twins are higher.
4. Women who have taken the help of IVF.
Symptoms of having twins
1. Having a lot of morning sickness
2. More weight gain than normal
3. Bleeding and spotting problems
4. Feeling very hungry.
5. Excessive movement of the fetus
6. Frequent urination due to fatigue
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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