How to Confirm if You’re Expecting Twins: Key Signs and Methods
Learn how to confirm a twin pregnancy with ultrasound scans, symptoms, and hormone tests.
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Ultrasound scans are the primary method to confirm if you have twins. Typically, a first-trimester ultrasound, around 6-9 weeks, can detect multiple heartbeats. Symptoms like rapid weight gain or severe morning sickness may also prompt earlier scans. Furthermore, higher-than-expected HCG levels in blood tests can suggest multiple pregnancies, leading to further investigation.
FAQs & Answers
- What are the early signs of a twin pregnancy? Early signs of a twin pregnancy include rapid weight gain, increased morning sickness, and higher than usual HCG levels.
- How early can you detect twins with an ultrasound? Twins can typically be detected with a first-trimester ultrasound around 6-9 weeks.
- What is HCG and how does it relate to twin pregnancies? HCG is a hormone that increases during pregnancy; higher levels can indicate multiple pregnancies, such as twins.
- Are there specific symptoms that suggest I might be having twins? Yes, symptoms like excessive morning sickness and rapid weight gain may suggest a twin pregnancy and warrant further investigation.