Genetics
Fraternal siblings is a hereditary trait. If you have a twin, or there are twins in your family, it is more likely for you to give birth to fraternal siblings. In the same vein, if you have a history of giving birth to fraternal siblings, then it is more likely for you to have a multiple pregnancy again.
Age
Women who are older than 35 are more likely to release two or more eggs during a single menstrual cycle compared to younger women.
Fertility Drugs
The use of fertility drugs usually leads to producing more than one egg making it more likely to have a multiple pregnancy.
It is important to note that when it comes to giving birth to identical siblings, no one really knows the exact cause that leads to it. This means that every woman shares the same odds of giving birth to identical children.
Effects of Multiple Pregnancies
Here are some effects of multiple pregnancies.
More Visits to the Doctor
Frequent check-ups are one of the effects of multiple pregnancies. More visits to the doctor are necessary because more care is needed when you are expecting more than one baby. Signs for early labor or other complications that arise from multiple pregnancy need to always be kept in check.
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