It helps with language development. If your doctor thinks your uterus is larger than average during a time in your pregnancy, she will probably order an ultrasound to see if you're carrying multiples. Because there is a greater risk of premature birth if you carry multiples, your doctor may want to see you more often. You may also need to eat a bit more than if you were just carrying one baby. Ask your doctor if you have questions about what you need to do.
Pregnancy is a tiring process.
Get as much rest as you can to help you feel better. Ask for volunteers to help after the birth, too. Friends, neighbors, and nearby relatives will be excited about being part of such a joyous occasion. A little less than half of all multiple babies are born prematurely. The average length of pregnancy for single babies is about 282 days, so yours might come before then.