Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Always be sure to take extra
good care of yourself when you are pregnant. When carrying twins
or more (Reference multiple pregnancy Opens New Window), be sure
to eat a Reference balanced and nutritious diet of quality
calories. And make sure that you get enough calcium, iron, and
folic acid. You can expect to gain weight more quickly than you
would with one fetus. With each additional fetus a woman
carries, her range of weight gain will increase. Your range of
healthy weight gain will also be different if you started your
pregnancy underweight or overweight. Prenatal care during a
multiple pregnancy If you are pregnant with twins or more, good
prenatal care will help you and your health professional prevent
and watch for problems. You will have more frequent checkups
than you would for a pregnancy with one fetus. These checkups
are important both for monitoring your own health and your
fetuses' health and for giving you and your health professional
time to build a working rel