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Trusted Maternity Care in Ahmedabad
Providing safe, personalized pregnancy and delivery care.
5,000+
Successful Deliveries
24/7
Maternity and Emergency Support
100+
Years Experience of Promoters
What is a Twin Pregnancy?
A twin pregnancy means that a woman is expecting two babies at the same time. Twin pregnancies can occur naturally or through assisted reproductive techniques like IVF, where multiple embryos may be transferred or a single embryo may split on its own.
Twin pregnancies are considered high-risk because the mother and babies require extra monitoring, more frequent check-ups, and specialized care. Factors like genetics, maternal age (30+), fertility treatments, or a family history of twins can increase the chances of conceiving twins.
Types of Twins
1. Fraternal Twins (Dizygotic)
- Formed when two separate eggs are fertilised by two separate sperm.
- Maybe boy–girl, boy–boy, or girl–girl.
- Most common type of twin pregnancy.
2. Identical Twins (Monozygotic)
- Formed when one fertilised egg splits into two.
- Babies have the same genetic material.
This technology helps your doctor detect and address potential concerns early, ensuring safe and confident pregnancy care.
Why does Twin Pregnancy happen?
Twin pregnancy can happen naturally or during IVF due to certain biological and treatment-related reasons.
Natural causes
These factors increase the chances of conceiving twins naturally:
- Family history of twins: Women with twins in their family are more likely to release two eggs in one cycle.
- Maternal age 30–35+: Older women produce higher hormones that may stimulate the release of multiple eggs.
- Higher BMI: Slightly higher estrogen levels can lead to more than one egg being released.
- Previous twin pregnancy: Women who already had twins before have an increased chance of conceiving twins again.
Why do twins happen during IVF?
Twin pregnancy is more common with IVF because:
- More than one embryo may be transferred, increasing the chance that two will implant. Normally in IVF how many embryos to be transferred is a joint decision between doctor and couple.
- Ovarian stimulation medicines can produce multiple mature eggs.
- Some couples choose two-embryo transfer to increase success rates and avoid repeated IVF cycles.
Early signs of twin pregnancy
There are no signs that can confirm twin pregnancy. It is normally detected at first ultrasound.
How is it confirmed?
Twin pregnancy is confirmed through:
- Ultrasound (detects number of sacs and heartbeats)
Twin Pregnancy Care – What to expect?
A twin pregnancy is considered high-risk mainly because it needs closer monitoring for both the mother and babies. You will have more frequent prenatal visits, usually every 2–4 weeks, along with additional ultrasounds to check the babies’ growth and early screening for conditions like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.
Like single pregnancy monitoring such as the NT scan, Level II anomaly scan, regular growth scans are also done in twin pregnancies
In twin pregnancy additional doppler studies to closely monitor fetal growth are usually suggested after 7 to 8 month of pregnancy.
Ultrasound may include cervical length checks to reduce the risk of preterm birth.
Twin pregnancies also need careful nutritional support, including higher protein intake, iron and folic acid supplementation, more hydration, adequate calorie intake, and regular tracking of healthy weight gain.
At Bavishi Fertility & Birthing in Ahmedabad, our specialists and dieticians provide a customized care plan to ensure a safe and smooth twin pregnancy journey for every mother.
Risks and Complications of Twin pregnancy
Twin pregnancies can be completely healthy, but some complications occur more commonly:
For the Mother
- Preeclampsia / high blood pressure.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Anaemia.
- Preterm labour.
- Delivery complications.
For the Babies
- Preterm birth (before 37 weeks)
- Low birth weight.
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction. (IUGR)
- NICU requirement in some cases.
At Bavishi Fertility & Birthing, our experienced obstetricians work closely with fetal medicine experts to detect complications early and provide timely treatment.
Delivery and early neonatal period is also very crucial particularly if there are anticipated complications. Expert neonatologist’s presence at delivery is very important for good outcomes.
Delivery options for Twin Pregnancy
In modern obstetrics, most twin pregnancies are delivered by planned Caesarean Section (CS) to enhance safety for both mother and babies.
Twin deliveries often occur earlier than singleton pregnancies, typically between 34–37 weeks, depending on maternal and fetal conditions.
The risk of complications is higher in twin pregnancies, making CS a preferred mode of delivery in many cases.
Preterm twin deliveries require careful handling, and CS helps reduce stress and birth-related risks for premature babies.
At Bavishi Fertility & Birthing, the timing and method of delivery are individualised based on baby growth and maternal health.
A multidisciplinary team ensures safe delivery planning with immediate neonatal support when required.
After Birth – Postpartum & Newborn Care
For the Babies
Twin babies are more likely to be born early, so some may require NICU care for breathing support, temperature regulation, or feeding assistance. Once home, twins need regular monitoring for weight gain, growth milestones, and development. Maintaining the vaccination schedule and routine paediatric check-ups is essential to keep both babies healthy.
Support for Parents
At Bavishi Fertility & Birthing, we guide parents through the early days with help in breastfeeding (including lactation support), newborn care basics, and postpartum recovery. Our team ensures that both the mother and babies receive the right care and support during this important phase.
Why Choose Bavishi Fertility & Birthing in Ahmedabad for Twin Pregnancy Care?
Bavishi Fertility & Birthing is a trusted centre for comprehensive twin pregnancy care in Ahmedabad, offering specialised monitoring, expert medical support, and personalised attention to ensure the safety of both mother and babies. Here’s why expectant parents choose us for twin pregnancy management:
Experienced obstetricians and fetal medicine specialists skilled in managing high-risk and twin pregnancies with precision and care.
Advanced prenatal monitoring with regular ultrasounds, growth scans, Doppler studies, and fetal assessments for both babies.
Specialised care for high-risk conditions commonly associated with twin pregnancies, including preterm labour, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and growth discordance.
Integrated multidisciplinary support, including nutrition counselling, maternal medicine, neonatal care, and anaesthesia under one roof.
Personalised pregnancy plans tailored to the unique needs of twin pregnancies, ensuring optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
Comfortable, patient-centric facilities designed to support expectant mothers throughout frequent visits and extended monitoring.
At Bavishi Fertility & Birthing, our goal is to ensure both mother and babies remain healthy, safe, and supported throughout the pregnancy journey.
Experience expert, compassionate, and comprehensive maternity care at Bavishi Fertility & Birthing.Call us today or book an appointment online to ensure a safe and healthy twin pregnancy journey.
FAQs
Yes, light to moderate exercise—like walking, prenatal yoga, or stretching—is usually safe, but intense workouts, heavy lifting, or high-impact activities should be avoided. Always follow a doctor-approved exercise plan.
Women carrying twins may need higher doses of iron, calcium, folic acid, and DHA. Your doctor will recommend customized supplements based on your blood tests and nutritional needs.
Weight gain is generally higher than for single pregnancies. Depending on your BMI, mothers carrying twins may need to gain around 16–24 kg, but your doctor or dietician will guide you personally.
Yes, many women report stronger cravings and increased appetite because the body needs more nutrients to support two babies.
Some women feel movements slightly earlier or stronger, but this varies individually. Regular scans remain the best way to monitor fetal activity.
Usually only identical twins can share same placenta and amniotic sac. This is why knowing chorionicity and amnionicity early is important to plan monitoring and prevent complications. However, sharing of the same amniotic sac is relatively very rare.
Most twin pregnancies require ultrasounds every 2–4 weeks, but identical twins sharing a placenta may need even more frequent scans.
Usually yes, due to higher hCG levels, but not always. Severe nausea must be monitored for conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum.
Yes! Many mothers successfully breastfeed twins. Lactation consultants can guide you on feeding positions and maintaining milk supply.
No. While fraternal twins can be hereditary, identical twins occur randomly and are not influenced by genetics.
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