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Being pregnant is a gift from God that makes Mama happy, especially when Mama is blessed with twins. Unlike pregnancy in general, twin pregnancies have higher risks and complications compared to regular pregnancies. In order to keep the twin fetuses healthy, let’s find out more about these things.

What Mama Needs to Note When Expecting a Twins

  1. Doing Pregnancy Control More Frequently 
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When pregnant with twins, the obstetrician usually will advise Mama to have more frequent control. Especially when Mama has entered the second & third trimesters. Ultrasound examinations are carried out more regularly to see the development of the fetus in the womb which includes the size of the fetus, heart rate, and potential for fetal development.

  1. Controlling Weight Gain
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When Mama is pregnant with twins, body weight will increase more than pregnant with 1 fetus. According to HaloDoc, Mamas with twin pregnancies can gain about 15-20 kilograms in weight while Mamas with regular pregnancies only experience an increase in weight of about 12 kilograms. Although this weight gain is normal, Mama should still monitor the increase so that it does not exceed the normal limit.

  1. Reducing Possible Pregnancy Complications

Mama who are pregnant with twins, have the potential to experience more severe symptoms of morning sickness, increased stomach acid, back pain, and pelvic pain. Not only that, the potential for high blood pressure is also increased compared to normal pregnancy. Therefore, consuming the right intake during twin pregnancy is important. Reducing consumption of high-salt foods is recommended to avoid the possibility of high blood pressure, which can lead to preeclampsia.

Moreover, enough rest, drinking water, and eating foods that contain lots of protein are also recommended to keep twin pregnancies healthy.

  1. Increase Folic Acid Intake

Folic acid has a very important function in the process of forming the baby’s brain and nerves. When Mama is pregnant with twins, the amount of folic acid needed will increase to avoid the risk of fetal defects in the womb.

Besides, folic acid is also very important for the intelligence of the baby even though it is still in the womb. Mama can get folic acid from fruits and nuts such as sunflower seeds, avocados, and peanuts.

  1. Choosing the Recommended Delivery Method

The increased risk during labor makes this moment should be considered carefully. Therefore, Mama should follow the obstetrician’s advice in choosing a delivery method that suits Mama’s health condition during twin pregnancy.

Being pregnant with twins might make Mama super nervous, but by doing this pregnancy happily and following the advice of the accompanying health workers, it will make Mama more calm and ready to go through this pregnancy journey. Don’t forget to share this article with fellow pregnant women who are pregnant with twins, Ma.

Writer: Wendy Belinda

Translator: Dhivanty Maulidina

Editor: Mega Pratidina

Source:

https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/having-twins-what-to-expect#Pregnancy

https://www.halodoc.com/artikel/6-hal-yang-harus-diketahui-tentang-kehamilan-kembar

https://www.alodokter.com/mempersiapkan-persalinan-bayi-kembar

https://www.alodokter.com/tanda-tanda-hamil-anak-kembar-dan-komplikasi-yang-bisa-terjadi

https://hellosehat.com/kehamilan/kandungan/hamil-anak-kembar/