Here are natural foods that increase your chances to conceive twins

A baby brings immense happiness in your life, and twin babies are twice the fun and make you feel on top of the world. But not all parents are of the same view. There are many who dread the thought of having twins or more babies at the same time, while others may desperately want to have twins. Are you and your partner in the second category? Then, this article is just for you! It is not only your genes that may do the trick, but also your eating habits. In the following article, we have listed down various foods that you could eat to conceive twins.

Foods to Eat to Get Pregnant With Twins

The natural way is the best way, and if you are planning to have twins, you will have to make a few changes to your diet. If you have always dreamt of having twins, eating the following foods may make your dreams come true. Here’s the list of foods to increase fertility for twins:

1. Yam

In one of the studies, it was observed that people of the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria have a high rate of twin births. It was established that it was because of the significant amount of yams in their diet. Yams are a rich source of progesteroneand phytoestrogens, and this may lead to hyper-ovulation. Therefore, the high amount of yams in their diet was reported as a probable cause of twin or multiple births.

2. Tapioca

Most women release one egg during ovulation. Twins occur when the egg splits into two after fertilisation or if two separate eggs get fertilised. Some researchers have proven that eating tapioca may help a woman release more than one egg during ovulation. Releasing more than one egg increases the possibility of having twins. However, in this case, the twins may not be identical twins, but fraternal twins, as two separate eggs get fertilised.

3. Folic Acid

Folic acid is one of the main requirements of your growing baby, and your doctor may recommend folic acid supplements along with other vitamins during your pregnancy. Avocado, spinach, broccoli, and asparagus are a good source of folic acid too. Apart from this, it is suggested that women who are trying to get pregnant should consume folic acid on a regular basis to increase their chances of conception. Researchers have also established that taking a higher quantity of folic acid may increase a woman’s chance of having twin babies. You may take twice the recommended dosage if you are trying to conceive twins. However, make sure to consult your doctor before doing so.

4. Dairy

In a study, it was established that woman who consume more dairy and dairy derivatives are five times more likely to have twin babies, in comparison to women who consume lesser milk or dairy products. It was seen that consumption of milk and other dairy products increase a specific kind of protein in the body, which is called ‘insulin-like growth factor.’ This kind of protein is present in cow’s milk and can also be obtained from other animal products. When you consume more milk, your ovaries may release more eggs, increasing the possibility of conceiving twins.

5. Maca Root

Consumption of maca root is very beneficial for men and women who are facing fertility issues. Additionally, consuming maca root is suggested to women who wish to have twin babies. Though there is not much evidence available that supports this claim, it is worth giving a shot. This root can be consumed in raw, dried or powdered form.

6. Complex Carbohydrates

Complex carbohydrates are a good option if you want to plan for twin babies. Carbohydrates are great for your body, and it is a good idea to include complex carbohydrates, rather than including just simple carbohydrates in your diet. Food items such as beans, grains, and vegetables, are a great source of complex carbohydrates. You are not only more likely to have twins with this kind of diet, but a diet rich in complex carbohydrates may even help in preventing neural birth defects in babies.

7. Pineapples

Pineapples are a great way of increasing your chances of having twin babies. You can include the core of the pineapple fruit in your diet. The presence of bromelain, which is a type of protein, in pineapples helps with ovulation and fertilisation.

Adding the above-mentioned foods to your diet may help you conceive twin babies. However, it is considered that you get in touch with your doctor before making any major dietary changes while trying to get pregnant. Along with these dietary changes, it is recommended to make some lifestyle changes as well. If you are underweight, it is suggested that you gain some weight because studies have shown that overweight women have more chances of getting pregnant with twin babies. It is also observed that taller women are more likely to give birth to twins, as compared to women who are shorter or have an average height. In case you are breastfeeding and planning on having twins, then it is a good idea to keep practising breastfeeding. This is because breastfeeding increases your chances of having twins, by 9 times. Having twins may also depend on your ethnicity. For instance, African women have a higher chance of giving birth to twins, in comparison to Caucasian women; whereas Hispanic or Asian women are less likely to have twin babies.

Other Ways to Increase Your Chances of Having Twins

There are certain medical methods to heighten your chances of conceiving twins. However, make sure to consult your doctor when considering these methods:

1. IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation)

During IVF, eggs from the woman are retrieved and fertilised by her partner’s sperm, in the lab. Once embroys are formed, one of more are transferred to the woman’s uterus, to hopefuly result in a positive pregnancy. However, it is seen that transferring multiple embryos may result in multiple pregnancies (or twins). Hence, you could opt for IVF treatment to increase your likelihood of having twin babies.

2. Fertility Medication

Fertility drugs increase the number of eggs released by the ovaries, to increase the chances of conception. However, this also increases the likelihood of multiple eggs being fertilised, resulting in fraternal twins. As fertility medication can only be taken in a certain amount, depending on your medical and physical health, a doctor must be consulted before trying this method to conceive twins.ADVERTISEMENT

No doubt there are many factors that may affect your chances of giving birth to twin babies, but you can try for twin babies by following some of the suggestions mentioned above. If you want to know more about conceiving twin babies, get in touch with your doctor.