Why there is a multiple pregnancy?

It all starts with the long-awaited two strips on the test. But the first ultrasound study will multiply your happiness. Because on the monitor you'll see how two hearts are beating ... Or maybe three? How life is arranged: anything that does not fit into the standard raises concerns. Hence the eternal doubts whether you will cope, and the constant lectures of doctors about the difficulty of your situation. Take care of yourself, love little ones and believe in success. Here are your points of support! Why there is a multiple pregnancy, how does such happiness break into the heart of every mother?

It is necessary to lie

Naturally, it is more difficult to wear one child than two (especially three). But do not forget that a multiple pregnancy is still a pregnancy, not a disease. The movement for you is still life! Jogging and active training on the simulators are canceled. But walking is more useful than ever.

• Bags with food are now worn by a loved one. You can not overload the vessels or the heart. All the resources of your body are now being used. Therefore, they need to be constantly replenished. How? Nutrition, of course. To avoid anemia, eat more meat and offal. Having looked at the blood test, the doctor can prescribe additional iron preparations. To maintain the heart you need potassium. It is in potatoes, baked in a peel, bananas, pine. Folic acid is needed in increased amounts. Which one?

• There is a common opinion: the more babies are waiting for a mother, the stronger her toxicosis. Nausea in the morning is a matter of heredity. And it leads to heavy thoughts and a wrong diet.

• Experts believe that in case of multiple pregnancies, a critical moment occurs between the 24th and the 28th week. At this time, you need to be especially careful and very attentive to yourself. Tell the doctor everything that bothers you.

• By the way, about the doctor. Until the 20th week you will meet with him once a month. Then every other week. But after the 30th week - every seven days. Do not be lazy to go to a women's consultation. You do it for the sake of babies.

And here are the streamers

If, with normal pregnancy, the weight increases from 9 to 1 kg, then when multiply this figure is 13-18, or even 20. The load on the skin is by no means small. However, you can avoid stretch marks on the tummy and chest in your power.

• Do not be lazy to do massage and use a special oil - here are two conditions. Apply the oil on the skin and rub it for 20 minutes. Massage clockwise, and also up and down until the skin becomes dry. The cream is also good, but the oil is fatter, which means it nourishes the skin much better. Choose oil from stretch marks. The procedure is carried out in the morning and in the evening after a shower. At a later date, use a bandage. He should not press, but support the tummy.

• As for varicose veins, it is also easy to insure against it. Use funds based on horse chestnut (find out if they are suitable for future moms). Do not forget about special draw-down golf courses. And when you rest, put a pillow under your feet - to prevent swelling.

Birth before term

Classic scheme - 40 weeks - not / for those who wait for two kids and more. If a woman has twins, children may appear on week 35-36 (triplets at 34-35). And do not take these terms as premature. Just the duration of pregnancy is slightly less.

• It is possible that the doctor will recommend going to the hospital one week before the expected date of delivery. There is no catastrophe here. On the contrary, you are under the close supervision of specialists. So, with the kids everything will be in perfect order.

• Customize yourself for natural childbirth. Cesarean section is done when the babies lie incorrectly (pelvic presentation) or maternal hypertension, heart failure. But it's not all about you, is it? And the young ones will fit as they need!

• It may be necessary to combine epidural anesthesia with caesarean section. But you immediately take the baby in your arms!

Such a leggy

According to statistics, the weight of twins is about 5 kilograms, that is, each weighs about 2.5 kg. However, even in single-pregnancy, very many babies are born with low weight.

• Doctors say that the weight of the baby, first of all, affects the diet of the mother. The more protein in the woman's menu, the larger the child. Not an axiom, but a reliable fact. Because it is the protein that is the building material of the baby's body. And carbohydrates are carriers of energy. Now it is important for you to eat foods rich in proteins.

• The size of the child largely depends on heredity. If the pope is large, then it is possible that the youngsters will be rather big. Ask your mom what you were like when you were born. And your brothers and sisters? All this also affects the weight of newborns.

• Of course, with multiple pregnancies, each baby physiologically can not weigh 4 kg. But quite often they come into the world quite well-fed - 3.5 kg each! Suddenly this is just your option? ..

• The small weight of babies should not frighten or upset. Children recruit grams very quickly. After all, they have the most wonderful food - your milk. A calorie product that is easily digested!

Milk is not enough

Think logically. Since you were able to take out two babies, you are able to feed them! Try not to panic, do not overfeed the mixture. Constantly put children to the chest, drink more (only not in the first 2 days after delivery). Follow the diet, protect your nipples from cracks, and breast from lactostasises. And the kids sleeping side by side, will be the best proof that you managed!