A 58-year-old woman giving birth to twins reignited curiosity about how multiple pregnancies happen. While twins often come down to genetics — especially a family history on the mother’s side — age, hormones, and fertility treatments can raise the odds. Women in their late 30s are more likely to release multiple eggs, and medical support like IVF frequently leads to twin births.
Diet, body composition, and even conceiving while breastfeeding have been loosely linked to higher twin rates, though none guarantee results. Doctors stress that multiple pregnancies require extra monitoring and care, and the priority is always a safe, healthy delivery — whether it’s one baby or two.
