Does Having Twins Make You Sicker?
"One of the Things That Is Postulated as Causing Morning Sickness Is High Levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, and We Know That Levels of This Hormone Are...
"One of the things that is postulated as causing morning sickness is high levels of human chorionic gonadotropin, and we know that levels of this hormone are higher in twin pregnancies, so women carrying twins have a higher incidence of nausea and vomiting in the first trimester," says Al-Khan.
What are the symptoms of twins in first trimester?
- Have nausea or vomiting.
- Have swollen, tender breasts.
- Notice darker skin on your nipples.
- Feel bloated.
- Start to have food cravings.
- Notice an increased sense of smell.
- Feel exhausted.
- Have more urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Do you feel sicker earlier with twins?
With second pregnancies and on, around 15% of women reported more morning sickness with multiples than with previous single pregnancies. Finally, another potential sign is that in women carrying multiples, nausea may begin quite early, even before a pregnancy test turns positive.
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