I have had non identical twins and would like another baby, can I try and stop more twins?

Question

I didn't take any hormones they were naturally concieved and I would like to do this as twins are a blessing but blooming hard work, I have an older singleton and would like to even out the family dynamic, she is always different because she isn't a twin.

I also had a very poor and worrying pregnance and delivery and don't think my body was made to carry twins as I nearly lost one and they spent a long time in SCBU after being prem.

Answer 1

There's nothing you can do about it.

Most people only have one set of twins though.

Answer 2

I had identical twin girls. I do have 8 sets of twins in my family 3 identical 4 non identical. Because of the number of twins in my family they say I have a 50/50 chance of conceiving twins again. My cousin (who is a non identical twin) had non identical twins she also has an older daughter. The docs told her she had a 50/50 chance of having twins again. So I think if you have a lot of twins in your family the chances are higher. I know how much hard work twins can be. Twin pregnancies can be difficult too (I was in hospital from 29 weeks with pre-eclampsia and had the twins at 32 weeks and they then spent a further 5 weeks in scbu.) I just think we have to let nature take its course. I used to worry about having twins again. When I did get pregnant again all everyone was concerned about was if it was twins again, not if it was healthy. I miscarried at 9 weeks and I was expecting just the one. Its made me realise any child is a blessing. I wish you every bit of luck. God Bless you and your family!

Answer 3

Watch out - non-identical twins run down the female side (sorry, it's one of the few things you cannot blame your partner/husband for!!!)

However, I think it is much rarer to have two sets of twins than one - so go for it (just make sure you take out Twins Insurance first!)

I suggest you have a word with your midwife for more advice. However, I found on Wiki the following:
Dizygotic twin pregnancies are slightly more likely when the following factors are present in the woman:

She is of African descent (especially Yoruba)
She is between the age of 30 and 40 years
She is greater than average height and weight
She has had several previous pregnancies.

So you pays your money and takes your choice! - but if you are over average weight, go on a diet (there aint much you can do about your height, age, descent or previous pregnancies!).

Good luck with your decision. I must admit that I had a 6 year gap between my two children (was very worried about twins - my dad was one (other died in the womb), and my father-in-law is one!). Six years is an excellent gap - the child(ren in your case!) understood I needed sleep, and was quite capable of watching a video for a couple of hours to let me rest. I knew there was no way whatsoever that I wanted two children in nappies at the same time!

Answer 4

I've got an older boy and non-identical twins as well, so I understand your concern. Apparently, once you have had twins the chances that you will conceive another set of twins is pretty high, and if you factor in age as well... If you're pretty young (ie, pre-35), you're okay, but older than that, the chances of having twins increase yet again so I do think you have to be very very careful... That would be automatically two things against you having a single pregnancy.

Answer 5

I have six kids, and didn't have twins til the last two. It's more likely that you won't have another set, but it's always possible

Answer 6

Don't take the hormones that make you ovulate more than you should. If you didn't then chances are good you'll only have one.

Answer 7

TRY THE CHANCES THEY AINT GONE BE TWINS

Answer 8

i don't understand yeah why do this you should be grateful for what you get twins or not.......

Answer 9

WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT