2. Eat cassava root, a type of wild yam found in Africa. In a region in Africa where cassava is a staple of the local diet, women have the highest rate of twins found anywhere in the world. Many nutrition researches agree that eating this yam increases ovulation.
3. Drink milk and eat beef to increase the odds of having twins. According to Dr Gary Steinman, lead scientist in a medical study of twins, women who have a milk-based diet are more likely to conceive twins naturally than their vegan counterparts. It is thought that natural properties in milk may stimulate the ovaries, encouraging the production of multiple eggs for conception.
4. If you have an infant or toddler keep nursing it while you try to conceive twins naturally. According to one study, women who are still breastfeeding and yet fertile are slightly more likely to produce twins.
5. Gain a little weight. Women with slightly higher fat percentages and those who are a little overweight are more likely to have twins. Don't overdo it, however--your health is especially important during pregnancy.
6. Have a family history of FRATERNAL twins (IDENTICAL twins are completely RANDOM). This one is out of your control, but if the MOTHER has fraternal twins in her family, she is more likely to have twins of her own. You can quite possibly conceive twins (or improve your chances) without a family history, but it helps.
7. Maximize your intake of whole foods to optimize your nutrition and increase your chances of carrying twins to term.
8. Eat a healthy diet as you try to conceive twins and become pregnant. Your body needs to have a good supply of nutrients to conceive and nourish two babies.
9. Have several babies and try to conceive twins in your late 30's or early 40's. Women who already have had children and are slightly older are more likely to have twins
