A baby is the best gift from heaven to a mother, and pregnant mothers are usually happy. The chance of getting pregnant with twins is still relatively small. If a friend gets pregnant with twins, I am very happy for you. So, what are the early symptoms of pregnant twins? What are the precautions? Next, the editor will provide a detailed introduction for everyone.
What are the early symptoms of pregnant twins
1. Pregnancy reactions are more intense. We all know that expectant mothers are prone to nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, irritability, dizziness, and other symptoms during pregnancy. However, do you know that in the second month of pregnancy, expectant mothers who are pregnant with twins may experience more severe primary symptoms than those who are pregnant with twins! Due to the more obvious initial symptoms of being pregnant with twins, expectant mothers also have a harder time than single mothers.
2. HCG value is higher. Generally speaking, during fetal development, expectant mothers produce a large amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in their bodies. After testing, it was found that the HCG value of expectant mothers who are pregnant with twins is much higher than that of expectant mothers who are pregnant with singleton babies.
3. The uterus is larger than usual. A pregnant woman with a large uterus is an early symptom of being pregnant with twins. During prenatal check ups, if the pregnant woman is in the 8th week of pregnancy and the size of the uterus detected is the size of the 11th week. At this time, expectant mothers should undergo ultrasound to check if they are pregnant with twins or multiple pregnancies.
4. It is obvious that the abdomen is larger than usual. Normally, expectant mothers who are pregnant with twins have a larger abdomen than those who are pregnant with singleton babies, and the growth rate is significant. In the early symptoms of twin pregnancy, the expectant mother's abdominal enlargement becomes more pronounced after 4 months of pregnancy.
What are the precautions for pregnant twins
1. Strengthen dietary regulation to prevent the occurrence of pregnancy anemia. Twins' anesthesia requires more nutrients such as calories, protein, minerals, vitamins, etc. to ensure the growth and development of both fetuses. The blood volume of twin pregnancies treated with anesthesia is significantly increased compared to singleton pregnancies, and the demand for iron also increases, often leading to anemia in the early stages. To prevent anemia, in addition to strengthening nutrition, consuming fresh lean meat, eggs, milk, fish, animal liver, and vegetables and fruits, it is also necessary to supplement iron supplements, folic acid, etc. daily.
2. Avoid fatigue and rest in bed more often. The uterus in twin pregnancies with anesthesia is significantly enlarged compared to singleton pregnancies, and the growth rate is faster, especially after 24 weeks. This not only increases the physical burden of anesthesia, but also causes symptoms such as palpitations, difficulty breathing, lower limb swelling, and varicose veins due to compression on the heart, lungs, and inferior vena cava, which are more pronounced in late pregnancy. Therefore, in late pregnancy, special attention should be paid to avoiding fatigue and resting in bed more, which is beneficial for reducing compression symptoms, increasing uterine blood flow, and preventing premature birth.
3. Correct sleeping position, lying on the left side. The main triggering factors for premature birth are improper rest and uncontrolled sexual activity. Therefore, twins should pay special attention to anesthesia, and after 28-30 weeks of pregnancy, they should rest in bed more often, preferably in a left lateral position. The left lateral position can increase uterine blood flow and reduce fetal compression and dilation of the cervix.
The above is the content about pregnant twins introduced by the editor, hoping to be helpful to everyone. Here, the editor suggests that friends who are pregnant with twins must pay attention to food safety and health, go to bed early and wake up early, ensure eight hours of sleep, and supplement nutrition. When you have nothing to do, you can make more baby clothes, stroke your belly and feel your baby's breath.
