Full Term for Twins

What are the expectations for a full term twins?

In most cases the doctors can detect the heart beat of the second in the 8th week of pregnancy though multiple pregnancies are detected in the 12th week. The doctors give around 37 weeks for twin pregnancy so you can start the preparations for the twin arrival well in advance i.e. you have roughly around 6 months before the babies are due.

You need ample of sleep

Pregnancy demands that you sleep more than usual but then twin pregnancy or multiple pregnancies demand more than the usual required quota of sleep and avoiding this could tire up your body so even a half hour sleep may help you to remain healthier both physically as well as emotionally.

Though advance pregnancy may cause a lot of discomfort in your sleeping habits you can always go in for maternity pillow or buy a recliner so that you can sleep in a comfortable way with your feet up. The best way to get a comfortable sleep when you are lying on your sides is to place pillows in between the knees so that your hips will be aligned in the same position putting less of stress and strain on your body.

Balance your life and your social activities

Your body is a self indicator when it needs rest and should not be neglected especially if you are carrying twin or multiple pregnancies as you are more risk to miscarriage. If you feel pain or uncomfortable then you need to fix up an appointment with your doctor and you may have to visit the doctor more often till the final trimester.

If you have older children at home and are expecting twins then you need to take the help of your spouse or your relatives so that you get ample of relax. If you are in the habit of exercising than there is no need to stop it but see that you don’t out stress yourself, any symptoms of pain or spotting may indicate that you need to stop your physical exercise or activity completely.

Welcome your bundle of joy

There is no necessity to buy two things for your twins all that you need to do is to stock up all the babies requirements in a larger quantity or extra. You need to have a larger crib for your twin will help you tackle your twins better and also will give you time for rest after their birth.

A single child provides challenges to parents and then expecting twins can bring out more unexpected challenges than you can handle sometimes. The first couple of weeks may be a little to hectic but ones you settle down this will seem easier than before as you will get used to cuddling, feeding , changing the diapers in a weeks time or so.

Plan the birth of your twins

Most often birth of twin or multiple babies are not delivered by normally they have to undergo a C-Section or through induced labor pain. You need to plan this out with your doctor well in advance so that there are no complications. Though sometimes twins are delivered through natural birth canal you need to see that neither you nor your infant is injured or harmed. In case of twins, sharing the same umbilical cord or placenta is common; you need to have a thorough pre-natal check-up so that you can determine which the best way to deliver your babies is.

Remember to relax as much as possible as this will help you later on during and after your delivery and most important eat a balanced diet so that you will feel fresh and look healthy.