Question 1

if you are pregnant with fraternal  twin s what the latest can the second twin be conceived ?

Accepted Answer

Mostly a day: Most fraternal twins are from ovulation of two eggs, at the same time, within a day. There are rare reports of ovulation during pregnancy, so it is possible to conceive a twin while already pregnant, but these episodes are rare.

Question 2

is twin pregnants often miscarry and why?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy multiples: Twins, Triplets, etc have a slightly higher rate of pregnancy loss initially due to genetic malformations and later due to uterine "crowding" resulting in premature labor/delivery.

Question 3

if you get pregnant on thbfirst try after a m/c do your odds of having twin increase?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a miscarriage doesn't tell on the incidence of twin pregnancies subsequently.

Question 4

is it possible to be pregnant with twins if its on the bf side and not mines? he is a twin.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it: a history of multiple pregnancies on either side can increase the likelihood of A multiple pregnancy.

Question 5

are there any signs of a twin pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound only!: Anyone that tells you that you can diagnose a multifetal (twin, triplet or higher-order) pregnancy without ultrasound is misleading you. Any symptoms seen in singleton pregnancies can be seen with multiples as well.

Question 6

what can i expect a twin pregnancy to be like?

Accepted Answer

2 babies 2 sacs DZ: Twin pregnancies that end without complications and with successful vaginal delivery of both babies at term are rare. Women with multiple gestations are at higher risk for cesarean birth, premature delivery, preterm labor, preeclampsia, diabetes. The best way is to look at the pregnancy one week at a time, to be happy having no problems and getting to go home each visit and to accept what comes.

Question 7

how much weight should i gain in twin pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The recommended weight gain for pregnancy will vary depending on your prepregnancy weight.  The general range is 25 to 35 pounds.  For underweight women add 10 to 15 pounds and for overweight women subtract 10 to 15 pounds.  The expected weight gain for a twin pregnancy will be 10 to 15 pounds greater across the ranges noted.

Question 8

whats significance of double marker test in twin pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Double marker test: With double marker test you can detect whether down’s syndrome is present in your unborn or not. This is important for a woman if she gets pregnant after 35. The probability of having a baby with chromosomal imbalance or down’s syndrome is likely for elderly pregnant women. It is advisable that all pregnant women should go through this test so that she is sure that the baby is completely normal.

Question 9

describe the disorder called having one twin die during pregnancy.?

Accepted Answer

Twins: If the pregnancy is really early is called twin vanishing syndrome. 30% of twin pregnancies end up loosing one in early pregnancy. The more advance is pregnancy the riskier it is for the other remaining twin to be delivered earlier or die in utero.

Question 10

what can i do pertaining my seff when pregnant with twin and when ebola going?

Accepted Answer

Take good care: of your self and avoid travel to areas where ebola is spreading. Ebola spreads by close contact with a sick person. Doubt the risk in Park RidgeIL is as significant as the worry

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If you are pregnant with fraternal twin s what the latest can the second twin be conceived ?

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If you get pregnant on thbfirst try after a m/c do your odds of having twin increase?

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Is it possible to be pregnant with twins if its on the bf side and not mines? he is a twin.

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Are there any signs of a twin pregnancy?

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What can i expect a twin pregnancy to be like?

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How much weight should i gain in twin pregnancy?

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