How early can you detect twins?

"You can guess as much as you want, but until you have the ultrasound examination, it's all just speculation," says Dr. Grunebaum. Luckily, most mamas don't have to wait long to know for sure. "Today, twins can usually be diagnosed as early as six to seven weeks of the pregnancy," he adds.

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Then, who is more likely to have twins?

Age. According to the Office on Women's Health , women who are aged 30 years or older are more likely to conceive twins. The reason for this is that women of this age are more likely than younger women to release more than one egg during their reproductive cycle. Subsequently, what are the symptoms of twins in first trimester? During your 1st trimester, you may: 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)