Any tricks to get twins?

[Babydancinglikemad]

I think this is really strange but i was told today that if you double your folate while TTC you increase your chance of having twins? anyone heard of this one? what do you all think? I also read that only non-identical twins run in the genes, and that anyone is just as likely as the next person to have Identical twins as they happen by the egg splitting so its not genetics.

[Little_Toad]

My dad has twins from a previous relationship.

He told me about it once and said "I was never surprised when we found out she was having twins.
Whenever we had sex she ALWAYS wanted to do it twice.

Try that!

Disclaimer. The advice given above will in no way increase your chances of having twins.

[nuddle]

lol, yeah, try it twice, thats a good one.

I have heard the folic acid one as well, but having said that, I am on a big dose of folic acid, as apparently that helps me avoid another miscarriage, and I was on that big dose with Jared, and only had one.....

[Bolli]

I'm not sure what you can do, but I have heard the same thing that non-identical twins run in families, as it relies on the woman producing more than one egg per cycle. And identical twins are by chance.

Have you tried googling it? Let us know what you find out, I'll try to avoid that one. Whilst I'd love to conceive a baby, twins first time round scares me (from handling the babies once they are born rather than from a physically having it point of view. Talking with friends trying to conceive I seem to be in the minority!

Good luck!

[BlueGin]

Hey Babydancinglikemad, not sure of your stats; but recent research has shown some interesting factors (other than heredity which seems to go down through women, eg. if your mum, mum's mum, or mum's mum's mum have them you could) the new findings are that women with a BMI of over 30 are more likely, and women over 35. Some say the age means eggs are more brittle and break up apart during standard cell division.

Not sure if any of these apply to you, but good luck!

I am relying on my maternal grandma being a twin (and hoping the benefit of maternal grandpa being a twin helps! ;))

[Jodiee]

I am sure twins are genetic, I am a twin, my mums a twin, my nanna is a twin, and my gran is a twin, all girl/ boy, and all oldest, I broke the mould, with 4 kids, no twins, and Im the oldest girl, I was glad tho...lol... I was sooooo relieved that I only had one show up on the U/S, but the doc said it was weird that I didnt go, maybe one was absorbed? will never know.

I have heard that folate will increase, but have also heard the older, the more chance, and also that clomid will help with twins, I tell you what, I have enough trouble coping with newborns settling etc, would hate to try 2 or more, and have nothing but admiration for all that do have twins, cause its double the work etc, phew, those people deserve a medal in my books.

[kermadril]

my sister was over 30 and she had twins a boy and girl, no twins present in our family or his family...

it is said if you are over 30 you have a higher chance of twins.

[My Miracle Baby]

In my pregnancy book it says by taking folic acid supplements it can increase your chances of having twins. I think I also read somewhere that your chances are higher if you conceive in the first cycle coming off the pill. Any one heard that?

[nuddle]

well, I take a high amount of folic acid, and am over 30..... maybe I have a chance...

[Adria]

I always wanted twins, until i had one....lmao:laughing:

WIth my two preg i fell in the first month of comming off the pill. Both singles.
Someone else will have to test the theory!
Btw my Grandfathers mum had twins, so im lead to believe its in my generation:eek:

[ChubStar]

Here is some info for you:

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Twins_identical_and_fraternal?open

hope it helps

[Hokey Pokey]

I heard eating sweet potato helps too?

[shelle65]

Hi guys, don't want to wreck the party but I think there are some things you should know before hoping for twins. I don't mean to scare anyone, I just thought this information might make you rethink how happy you would be to have just one!

The following is from:
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_hrpregnant/multiple.cfm
Why is multiple pregnancy a concern?
Being pregnant with more than one baby is exciting and is often a happy event for many couples. However, multiple pregnancy has increased risks for complications. The most common complications include the following:
preterm labor and birth
About half of twins and nearly all higher-order multiples are premature (born before 37 weeks). The higher the number of fetuses in the pregnancy, the greater the risk for early birth. Premature babies are born before their bodies and organ systems have completely matured. These babies are often small, with low birthweights (less than 2,500 grams or 5.5 pounds), and they may need help breathing, eating, fighting infection, and staying warm. Very premature babies, those born before 28 weeks, are especially vulnerable. Many of their organs may not be ready for life outside the mother's uterus and may be too immature to function well. Many multiple birth babies will need care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
pregnancy-induced hypertension
Women with multiple fetuses are more than three times as likely to develop high blood pressure of pregnancy. This condition often develops earlier and is more severe than pregnancy with one baby. It can also increase the chance of placental abruption (early detachment of the placenta).
anemia
Anemia is more than twice as common in multiple pregnancies as in a single birth.
birth defects
Multiple birth babies have about twice the risk of congenital (present at birth) abnormalities including neural tube defects (such as spina bifida), gastrointestinal, and heart abnormalities.
miscarriage
A phenomenon called the vanishing twin syndrome in which more than one fetus is diagnosed, but vanishes (or is miscarried), usually in the first trimester, is more likely in multiple pregnancies. This may or may not be accompanied by bleeding. The risk of pregnancy loss is increased in later trimesters as well.
twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Twin-to-twin syndrome is a condition of the placenta that develops only with identical twins that share a placenta. Blood vessels connect within the placenta and divert blood from one fetus to the other. It occurs in about 15 percent of twins with a shared placenta.
abnormal amounts of amniotic fluid
Amniotic fluid abnormalities are more common in multiple pregnancies, especially for twins that share a placenta.
cesarean delivery
Abnormal fetal positions increase the chances of cesarean birth.
postpartum hemorrhage
The large placental area and over-distended uterus place a mother at risk for bleeding after delivery in many multiple pregnancies.

[dannii]

i wanted to fall pregnant with twins for my last one, and i also heard the double intake or folate.

i also heard (and tried) a "sitz" bath..

filling bath up with hot (as possible) water up to your hips and adding epson salts. sposed to help stimulate your overies and help produce more than one egg.. would prolly have to keep them up and i cant remember the exact technique, but i got it from googling.