Having twins can have both benefits and disadvantages. However, some women wish to have twins to avoid a second pregnancy-related suffering. So if you are in this category of women and you want to have a twin pregnancy, there are natural ways to achieve that.
How are twins conceived and what factors determine their development?
In an article published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, one must understand that there are two types of twins:
Identical twins
Also called monozygotic twins, they are produced when an egg is fertilized by a spermatozoon and divides into two separate embryos, sharing the same genetic makeup and placenta.
Non identical twins
Non-identical twins or dizygotic twins develop when two eggs are fertilized by two spermatozoa. However, they do not have the same genetic makeup or placenta and may not be of the same gender.
Twins can occur in a fortuitous way, however there are factors that favor their conception:
1. Heredity
If you, your mother, or a family member has had non-identical twins before, then there is a good chance that you will have them again and / or again. Specific genes may associate with hyper-ovulation to give rise to non-identical twins.
2. The race
The racial origin has a strong influence on the design of twins. Thus, Africans and Europeans are more likely to have than Asians or Hispanics.
3. Size and weight
As surprising as it may seem, tall women with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 are likely to conceive twins. Indeed, according to an article published by NCBI, an association of weight and height of the pregnant woman could give birth to a dizygotic twinning.
4. The age of the mother
A 35-year-old woman produces more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which allows the ovaries to release more eggs and thus increase the chances of multiplication of fetal development.
5. History of pregnancy
An antecedent of multiple pregnancies is an indicator of the probability of twin pregnancy. Indeed, in view of heredity, having already had non-identical twins increases the chances of conceiving twins again.
How to conceive twins in a natural way?
Daily advice
1. Consume dairy products
According to research by Dr. Gary Steinman and colleagues, women who consume dairy products are much more likely to conceive twins.
2. Stop the contraceptive pill
According to an article published in NCBI, by stopping the contraceptive pill, the body produces a consequent hormonal flux. Also, the favorable time to conceive of monozygotic twins is the year following the cessation of oral contraceptives.
3. Pregnancy during breastfeeding
During the breastfeeding period, the body produces a higher rate of prolactin that would increase the chances of conceiving Dr. Steinman's studies.
4. Zinc, your partner's ally
Your partner should consume zinc-rich foods such as oysters, green vegetables and seeds to boost sperm production and increase your chances of having twins.
The best intercourse positions to get pregnant
Some intercourse positions can increase your chances of having twins, as is the case with:
The side by side position
This is the position in which the woman gets on her knees and her partner penetrates her from behind. Thus the cervix will be more accessible to spermatozoa.
Standing position
In this position, the penetration is deeper, which promotes the migration of sperm to the uterus and thus increases the chances of pregnancy.
The position of the missionary
With this position, the sperm easily penetrates to the uterus and as a result, there will be more chance of producing twins.
The rear entry position
Through this position, the sperm remains near the woman's cervix.
Natural remedies
Some natural remedies help boost fertility. Thus, we note:
Evening primrose oil
Evening primrose oil is rich in vitamin E and gamma linolenic acid. The latter makes it possible to increase fertility by increasing the level of cervical mucus, a substance which makes it possible both to counter (apart from ovulation) and to activate (during ovulation) the fertilizing potential of spermatozoa.
Licorice
According to Natural Fertility Info, licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid, which is effective in maintaining healthy fertility through its action on the hormonal balance between testosterone and estrogen.
The Maca root:
Maca contains 31 minerals and 60 phytonutrients, which have an impact on the woman's hormonal balance. It contains compounds called glucosinolates that help increase the fertility of both women and men.
