There are two types of twins. One who looks alike. They are called ‘identical twins’. Others do not have the same appearance. They are called ‘fraternal twins’.
About 1 in every 250 people in the world give birth to twins. As much as there are joys in being a parent of two children at once, there are also many disadvantages. The mother’s body is subjected to a lot of pressure, before and after birth. The cost is certainly high. Many may not have the financial ability to raise two children. On the whole, parents don’t like to get too many ‘surprises’ in this regard.
Rather, if they know in advance, it is much easier to prepare them. Who is more likely to have twins can be roughly predicted in some cases. Find out what they are.
Genetic:
Harry Potter’s best friend Ron Weasley had twin brothers. Many people say that there are more twins in our family. It is not completely wrong. Especially in the case of fraternal twins. If you have a twin brother or sister, there is a chance that you will also have twins. In the case of fraternal twins, the mother’s body produces more eggs. This is called hyperovulation. This tendency may come from maternal DNA in girls.
Age:
The older the mother, the more likely she is to have twins. Especially if over 35 or 40 years. As girls move towards menopause, certain hormonal changes occur in their bodies. And that increases the chances of having twins.
Height:
Very tall girls are more likely to have twins. The average height of girls is 5 feet 3 inches. A 2006 study found that 129 girls who had twins were all taller than 5 feet 5 inches.
Weight:
People with obesity also have an increased chance of having twins or multiples. Talk to your doctor beforehand about what weight gain would be best for you during pregnancy.
Diet:
A 2006 study found that vegans are more likely to give birth to twins. This means those who are consuming plant-based milk along with being vegetarian. One of the reasons for this may be, eating dairy food contains some substances that can cause some changes in the body’s reproductive process. However, this has not yet been studied in detail.
IVF:
Mothers undergoing IVF often have multiple embryos implanted for success. Just as Phoebe Buffett in the popular TV series ‘Friends’ gave birth to triplets, chances of having twins also increase in your case. If multiple embryos are implanted in the body, each of them is successful in the IVF procedure.