Is having twins genetic?

We don’t know if your genes contribute to your chances of having twins. It is possible, but not proven.

One hint that genetics is involved: fraternal twins tend to live in families. Researchers think there may be a gene for hyperovulation (the tendency to release more than one egg in a single menstrual cycle). Although both males and females could carry the gene, the male would not be at increased risk of having twins. (He’s not the one ovulating!)

However, the gene for hyperovulation (or twinning) has not been identified and there is no genetic testing for it. If it is, we don’t know if it’s dominant or recessive (whether it would take one or two genes to manifest) or what environmental factors might affect whether it leads to twins or not.

In other words, the gene is not necessarily active because you carry it. For some genes, something in the environment has to activate them. This may explain why twins run in some families and don’t seem to run in others.

Twinning is not always the result of genetics either. Experts believe that many things, including unknown environmental factors, can cause naturally conceived twins (that is, twins that were not conceived as a result of fertility treatment).

What is the difference between identical and identical twins?

• Identical twins (called monozygotic or MZ twins) come from the same fertilized egg. An egg is fertilized by a single sperm and then splits into two embryos. This happens in three to five out of every thousand births.
• Fraternal twins (dizygotic or DZ twins) develop from two different eggs that are released at the same time. Two eggs are fertilized by separate sperm. (Even though they share the same birthday, fraternal twins are no more genetically similar than any other sibling.) So hyperovulation would contribute those extra eggs for fertilization. Among all twins, 70% are fraternal. Learn more about different types of twins.

Do twins skip a generation?

We don’t know. Yet it may seem so.

Let’s say the hyperovulation theory is at work, and the man inherits the hyperovulation gene. That gene won’t help him have twins (his partner should have that gene), but if he passes that gene on to his daughters, they have an increased chance of having fraternal twins. So it might look like this:

• Generation 1: The mother has the gene for hyperovulation and has fraternal twins, a boy and a girl. Both inherit the gene for hyperovulation.
• Generation 2: A female twin has a set of twins. One of them inherits the gene for hyperovulation. A male twin does not have twins, but passes the gene for hyperovulation on to his daughter.
• Generation 3: Daughters who have inherited the hyperovulation gene give birth to twins.

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However, genetics is not always as simple as this example. Again, some genes are dominant while others are recessive, so – if the gene for hyperovulation is recessive – you would have to inherit two recessive genes to have the trait. Additionally, we don’t know if the gene needs something in the environment to activate it.

Key Takeaways

• Fraternal twins tend to run in families. This could be due to a gene that causes hyperovulation, but this has not been proven.
• As for identical twins, it is possible that genetic factors are at play, but this is also unproven.

Is having identical twins genetic?

Geneticists used to think that identical twins don’t live in families, because the splitting of a fertilized egg happens randomly. Although research has shown that most cases of identical twins are not genetic, there are families with a higher than normal number of identical twins, which means there may be something genetic going on.

One explanation is that identical twinning can occur because of a mutation in a gene or genes that control how the cells of early embryos stick together. (An embryo with this gene may not attach well, which could cause it to split before it implants.)

Which side of the family do the twins come from?

The gene for hyperovulation can come from either side of the family, but a woman would have to have the gene for a couple to have twins based on genetics. In other words, having twins on your father’s side of the family will have no effect on your chances of having twins.

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It’s possible, however, that if dad inherited the gene for hyperovulation, he could pass the gene on to his daughters, increasing their chances of having twins—and your chances of having twin grandchildren.

But remember, the hyperovulation theory has yet to be proven.

What other factors contribute to the birth of twins?

Many factors besides genetics can affect the possibility of having fraternal twins, such as:

• Mother’s age. The older the age group, the higher the rate of multiple births. The average birth rate of twins is 32 per 1,000 births. Women aged 45 to 54 have a higher twin birth rate of 107 per 1,000, while women aged 15 to 19 have a twin birth rate of 16 per 1,000.
• Ethnic background. Fraternal twins are more common in black populations and less common in Asian and Hispanic populations.
• Body composition. Taller mothers (65 inches or more) and mothers who are obese (BMI of 30 or more) are more likely to have fraternal twins than shorter women (less than 61 inches) and women who are underweight (BMI less than 20) . This may be because taller and heavier people have more insulin-like growth factor (IGF), which is associated with increased ovulation.
• Number of pregnancies. The odds of having twins increase with each pregnancy, even after adjusting for maternal age.
• Fertility treatments. Both fertility drugs and in vitro fertilization (IVF) can result in fraternity. In fact, fertility treatments help explain the skyrocketing number of fraternal twins (and multiples) born in recent years. Fertility drugs stimulate ovulation, often more than one egg at a time. If more than one is fertilized, multiples can occur. During IVF, eggs are removed from the ovaries, fertilized with sperm and transferred back into the woman’s uterus. In the past, more than one embryo was transferred back (to increase the chances of success). This sometimes resulted in twins. However, this is much less common now, and in most cases single embryo transfer is preferred, due to the higher risk of pregnancy complications when multiple births occur.
• Time of year. The fewest twins were conceived in January, and the most in July. This may be because the length of daylight affects the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates ovulation.

Think you’re having twins? A first trimester ultrasound will confirm that it is, but there are some early signs of a twin pregnancy that might make you wonder. Read our article on signs you are having twins or multiples to learn more.

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Installing a new TV can be difficult, and hiding wires after the fact usually seems like overkill. But disposing of these cables in a stylish and thoughtful way is sure to elevate any space and keep it from feeling like an early 2000s home office. After all, you love your flat screen TV for its slim lines that allow the design of the room to take center stage, and unruly TV cords only detract from that.

Learn 13 great options for hiding TV wires without the hassle.

Ways to hide TV wires

Group yourself into a flexible cable manager with a zipper

All the wires become one easily solved problem when you plug them into a flexible woven control cable. These knitted sleeves fit up to seven strings and keep them compact and tidy.

Available in several colors that blend in with the wall or disappear in the dark, the zippered cable outlets are about two meters long each, but can be stacked, one after the other, as long as you like.

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Store in a cable management box

The electrical outlet on the floor is the source of so many visual problems, as multiple power cords lead from it. It’s a traffic jam that attracts cobwebs and debris like a magnet.

Made of tough ABS plastic, the cable management box neatly hides the distribution and excess wires in a container that looks like it absolutely belongs there. Typical colors are off-white, white, black, wood tones and more; some can even be painted. Side cable ports can be opened or closed as needed. Most boxes have air vents or slits to allow for discreet ventilation.

Package with DIY cable ties

A little goes a long way with cable ties. If you’re not ready for more robust wire hiding solutions, individual cable ties spaced every meter or so wrestle the dense mass of wires into a thinner bundle.

You don’t even need special cable ties, just buy a roll of 3/4 inch wide black hook and loop tape and cut as much as you need. A 10-foot roll for less than $15 is enough to connect as many TV wires as you need.

Replace with shorter wires

Excessively long TV cords snaking around the floor can be difficult to minimize – even with cable management boxes and ties. The solution is to replace the long wires with shorter wires.

Power, HDMI, coaxial, and data cables come in a variety of lengths—some as short as a foot. Bare tip speaker wire can be hand cut and stripped to length.

Move the socket sideways towards the TV

The best way to hide the TV’s power cord is to locate the TV directly in front of the outlet. When you can’t bring the TV to the outlet, bring the outlet to the TV. When expanding the outlet laterally, holes must be made between the screws to be patched later with drywall, tape, and paint.

For hiding TV wires, it’s to your advantage that the National Electrical Code requires that no wall space be more than 6 feet from an outlet (or an outlet no more than 12 feet away). This means that the outlet closest to the intended location of the TV can be extended up to another 6 feet – short work for any licensed electrician.

Hide in wall passages and ducts

Wires for wall mounted TVs have quite a distance to travel upwards and still remain invisible. Depending on the size of your TV and the mounting height you want, that distance can be anywhere from 10 to 31 inches (based on a 12-inch socket height). Wall tracks and channels come to the rescue for this problem.

Tracks and ducts are straight or D-shaped pipes that run along the surface of a wall to hide TV wires. Typically, the back strip is screwed into the drywall using dowels or self-adhesive sticks. After you thread the cords, the trim panel snaps into place over the back. They are made of plastic in neutral colors that camouflage the wall, and most can be painted in the color of the wall.

Move them directly up

If you’re lucky enough to have a TV that sits right above the outlet, it’s easy to move the outlet higher. This is because the TV wires can travel between the two pegs – there is no need to drill screw holes to keep the wire horizontal.

It also helps that an old or retrofitted plastic electrical box allows you to install that taller outlet in the drywall without having to nail it.

Best of all, no drywall patching is required. It is easy to fish the wire vertically through the open peg holes. The bottom outlet can remain in place, supplying power to other devices.

Pass through the quarter-circle channel of the base plate

Raceways and channels move the TV wires along the wall vertically. But what about moving them a few feet horizontally? A clever, hard-to-detect device is a replacement channel for the quarter circuit of the motherboard.

Many homes already have a type of long, narrow frame called a quarter-round. Nothing to do with the wiring. It is a piece of solid wood or PVC that hides the gaps between the wallboard and the floor.

Hollow plastic quarter replacements allow you to run two or three wires laterally along the wall. With a top that snaps into an attached back, these quarter-circle ducts are easy to open and close when you need to change wiring.

Run Behind Crown or Wall Trim

The crown bridges the angle between the walls and the ceiling and provides a large space for running TV wires around the room. For thin speaker wires that need to run vertically on the wall, the back of the door trim often has a shallow channel large enough for the wire.

Molding is difficult to cleanly remove and replace. But you may be able to fish out the flat parts of the existing crown molding with metal electrician’s tape. For this you will need to remove part of the crown at the end to access the space.

Hide behind the wall

Keep the wires completely out of sight by hiding them inside the wall. Drilling holes and twisting power cables and wires is a known fire hazard that violates the National Fire Code, but a built-in power kit can be used to stay in code compliance. In this way, the wires are safely stored behind the wall, and the cables will not get tangled or damaged by hanging freely.

Hide in a fake wall

A little more than two-by-fours, drywall, drywall screws, and trim are needed to build a false, non-load-bearing wall. The false wall can be attached to the wall behind it. Or you can move the false wall forward and attach it to the ceiling and floor.

With either version, adding trim to the junction between false wall and ceiling, floor and adjacent walls saves you the considerable work of adding drywall compound and sanding corners with drywall tape.

Hide them in plain sight

Get creative and make TV wires and cables part of your home design. For wires that need to run horizontally along the floor, make them part of your stand or tuck them into a piece of furniture that has built-in outlets. For wires that need to run vertically, make a makeshift post or piece of wood, depending on the aesthetic of your design.

Mount the power strip on the wall

When the extension strip rests on the floor under the TV, it looks messy and unstable. Simply moving the power cord off the floor and attaching it to the wall is a quick way to eliminate wire clutter and make everything neater.

The rear keyholes on the sockets can be difficult to detect. If you misplace the screws even a little, the tape will not mount properly. Once you learn how easy it is to install the conduit, you’ll be up and running in minutes.

1. Run painter’s tape across the entire back of the distribution strip.
2. Rub the tape with your finger to locate the two keyholes.
3. Punch a hole in each keyhole with a pencil. Be sure to drill the thin part of the keyhole, not the round part.
4. Remove the painter’s tape and apply it to the wall.
5. Drive the screws directly through the holes in the painter’s tape, then peel off the tape.

What kind of rope to hide

Ducts and surface mount conduits cannot be used to hide electrical wiring in a household. Plastic sheathed NM or metal BX electrical wiring should be installed inside walls for protection. Individual THHN wires should be installed in solid metal conduits. THHN, NM and BX wiring cannot be installed in exposed locations.

Power cables that are hard-wired to televisions and other electronic devices can generally be installed in surface-mount conduits and raceways. Always check the device’s safety instructions before doing so.

Ethernet cables, data cables, speaker wires, coaxial, HDMI, and other wires that carry low or no voltage can be routed through ducts and ducts or left exposed.

Secondary infertility can be heartbreaking, surprising and exhausting.

“We’ve been trying for #2 for over 3 1/2 years. We’ve tried almost everything except IVF. I’m frustrated and tired of trying to get pregnant. I hate the endless appointments, appointments, and meds,” says BabyCenter community member P.EngMomma at Secondary infertility and active TTC group.

Find out below what causes secondary fertility and how different treatments can help.

What is secondary infertility?

Secondary infertility is when a woman cannot conceive or carry a second pregnancy to term after giving birth to one child without the help of fertility treatment.

If you have been trying for a second child for six months (if you are over 35) to a year (if you are under 35), you may be diagnosed with secondary infertility.

Infertility can feel lonely, but know that many women share similar feelings and journeys.

– Dr. Layan Alrahmani, board certified gynecologist

What causes secondary infertility

The same factors that cause fertility problems in new parents can also cause secondary infertility. Some of these are the result of the ovaries producing fewer good quality eggs. Others are related to problems with the uterus or fallopian tubes. In men, infertility is often caused by something that interferes with sperm production.

Causes of secondary infertility in women

Problems with ovulation are caused by:

• age (the amount and quality of eggs your body provides declines after age 35)
• autoimmune or genetic conditions
• overweight or underweight
• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• lifestyle factors such as smoking and drinking

Uterine problems caused by:

• previous infection or scarring from surgery or pregnancy
• polyps or fibroids
• endometriosis (when tissue normally found in the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere)

Blocked or damaged fallopian tubes caused by:

In some cases, complications during the first birth can cause a problem that affects your fertility. Or, you may have age-related fertility problems if it’s been a few years since your first pregnancy.

Read about your chances of getting pregnant at different ages.

Causes of secondary infertility in men

Male infertility can be caused by something that interferes with sperm production, such as:

• hormonal disorders
• genetic disorders
• heavy alcohol use
• some medical conditions, including testicular trauma or testicular varicocele (dilated veins in the scrotum)
• age (men’s fertility declines at age 40 or older)

Treatment of secondary infertility

“With the help of a specialist, there are fertility treatments that can help lead to a successful pregnancy,” says Layan Alrahmani, MD, a board-certified gynecologist and member of BabyCenter’s medical advisory board.

Treatments for primary and secondary fertility problems are the same, and the first step is usually to be evaluated by a fertility specialist.

If you haven’t gotten pregnant after a year of frequent, unprotected sex, it’s best to see a reproductive endocrinologist – a doctor who specializes in treating infertility. If you are over 35, seek help after six months of trying. Resolve, National Infertility AssociationOpens a new windowsays “if you’re over 30 and have a history of pelvic inflammatory disease, painful periods, pregnancy loss, irregular cycles, or if you know your partner has a low sperm count, don’t wait a year.”

The doctor will evaluate your medical history, including menstrual cycles and any conditions that may affect your ability to produce eggs or your partner’s ability to produce enough quality sperm. They will try to determine if you are ovulating and if your uterus and fallopian tubes are working well.

I can do a blood test for hormone levels, a transvaginal ultrasound, and an X-ray of your uterus and fallopian tubes. The doctor will also analyze your partner’s sperm.

Depending on the cause of your secondary infertility, treatment may include:

Changes in lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, and quitting smoking, drug use, and drinking alcohol are positive steps you can take to possibly improve your fertility.

Operation. This would be addressing any obvious problems, such as removing polyps, fibroids or scar tissue, or treating PCOS, endometriosis or testicular varicocele.

Medicines. The drug can be used to address abnormal hormone levels that affect ovulation. Improving thyroid function in people with abnormal thyroid hormone levels can help with fertility, for example. Your doctor may also try to induce ovulation with fertility drugs such as clomiphene (Clomid) or gonadotropins.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI). Using a catheter, the doctor transfers your partner’s or donor’s sperm through the cervix directly into the uterus. You can take fertility drugs before the IUI procedure.

In vitro fertilization (IVF). The doctor will take eggs from your ovaries (or use donor eggs), combine them with your partner’s or donor’s sperm in the laboratory, and then transfer the embryo into your uterus. You will probably take gonadotropins before the IVF procedure.

Often, especially if male fertility is a problem, ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is added to the IVF procedure. With ICSI, one sperm removed from your partner’s testicle is injected into one egg. After fertilization, the embryo is transferred to the uterus.

How common is secondary infertility?

Secondary infertility is not uncommon: About 13% of mothers have trouble conceiving or carrying another child, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC dataOpens a new window shows that from 2015 to 2019, there were 4.55 million women aged 15 to 44 in the United States with secondary fertility problems. For women aged 15 to 49, that number was 5.88 million.

Among men aged 25 to 49, 12.8% reported some type of infertility.

Coping with secondary infertility

Secondary infertility can lead to a host of painful feelings, including anger, sadness, depression, anxiety and frustration.

“Infertility can feel lonely,” says Dr. Alrahmani, “but know that many women share similar feelings and journeys.”

You may feel hurt and stressed, and you may experience a loss of self-esteem. You may feel emotionally drained and also deal with a heavy financial burden if you undergo fertility treatments. You may also struggle with the psychological side effects of medications and hormones.

For some women, the struggle to get pregnant after having already given birth to a baby or two is particularly shocking and difficult to accept. “I’m at a loss. We got pregnant right away with our previous two pregnancies but nothing seems to be working this time. I’m really upset and feel like I should just get on with my life but I so want another baby,” says one mum from the BabyCenter community.

If the emotional toll of infertility is affecting your well-being, talk to others who have also experienced secondary infertility. You can join an online support group such as Secondary infertility group in the BabyCenter community or view support groupsOpens a new window sponsored by Resolve, the National Infertility Association.

Here are other ways to deal with secondary infertility:

Educate yourself

Learn what you can about your situation and make a plan. If you’ve been diagnosed with a specific condition that affects your fertility, research it and—with your doctor’s help—develop a plan of action. If you’ve decided to try fertility treatments, find out what the process will look like and outline the steps yourself.

Take good care of yourself

Take care of your overall health as much as possible by eating well, sleeping well and exercising. Try meditation and other relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and progressive relaxation (carefully relaxing one body part at a time, moving from your toes to your head).

Take time for yourself

Dealing with infertility is stressful and it’s okay if you sometimes need a break from parenting. Reach out to friends and family members, hire a babysitter, or make arrangements with your partner to have some time for yourself.

Work on sexual tension with your partner

Goal-oriented sex can become compulsive. Talk to your partner and try to be physically close in other ways (like cuddling and massaging each other). You might have sex even when you’re not on schedule.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to seek professional counseling to help you deal with your feelings and learn stress-relief and relaxation techniques. Your doctor or midwife can provide a referral, preferably to a therapist who is familiar with fertility issues.

As much as we like to know what trends are on the way, we also try to follow what trends are on the way. From the move away from cool gray to the decline of all-white kitchens, sometimes knowing what people don’t do anymore can be just as useful. With that in mind, we decided to shine a light on the wildly popular aesthetic and pose an important question to a few of our favorite designers. Will farmhouse decor go anywhere in 2025?

For such a beloved design style, we were eager to find out, so we called on a few designers to weigh in.

Country house style isn’t finished – it’s changing

According to Nancy Parrish, founder and principal designer of Nancy Parrish Interiors, farmhouse decor isn’t going anywhere anytime soon—but it’s changing. However, she assures us that the key elements are both classic and relevant, and will remain so for some time to come.

“Functionality, warm hues and textured fabrics are the foundation of timeless design,” explains Parrish. “The essence of farmhouse style will continue to resonate and evolve in contemporary spaces.”

At the same time, Parrish warns that certain elements of the style will feel dated. That means it might be time to take a look at your boat, rustic barn doors, and anything that literally translates to farmhouse in your non-farm home.

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Call it a modern farmhouse

Sydney Benfey, senior designer at Rathell Designs, agrees that traditional farmhouse design is evolving – but says it’s not going far. In fact, she calls her growing replacement a modern farmhouse.

Much like Parrish, Benfey envisions less slippage in favor of smooth walls and earthier tones, as well as a mix of design elements and elements. But she also says she believes more sustainable materials will find their way into the design of people’s homes.

“Incorporating sustainable pieces like vintage furniture resonates with current environmental trends,” says Benfey. “Look for decor that embraces imperfections, such as handmade ceramics, irregularly woven fabrics and local artisan pieces.”

Combining the modern warmth of farmhouse style with a more contemporary approach, Benfey says you owe it to yourself to keep your design relevant in the year ahead.

Refresh your color palette

If you’ve gone all out for a farmhouse aesthetic in your home, then you’ve probably fully embraced whites, creams and muted tones. It’s a great start, and Parrish says next year is your chance to embrace the new palette.

“In 2025, consider incorporating soft pastels or earth tones like sage green or terracotta,” she says. “Pair these new colors with classic white trim to maintain that farmhouse aesthetic.”

Of course, changing colors in your home can be daunting, but it’s okay to start small. Add pops of color to your decor or consider testing the look with an accent wall rather than the entire room.

Add modern elements

One of the key elements of farmhouse decor is to opt for wooden elements where possible, but Parrish says next year will be a great time to switch things up and lean into other materials.

“While I still love the timeless appeal of wood as a staple, I’ve found that incorporating modern materials like metal, glass and concrete can really elevate a space,” she says.

By adding more contemporary materials to your home, Parrish says you can improve durability and bring a fresh, refined look.

Combination with other aesthetics

Because of the farmhouse design style’s natural tendency toward neutrals, Parrish says this is a look that works well when blended. In fact, she suggests pairing this aesthetic with a revival of the Wabi Sabi design style—a Japanese design principle that embraces the imperfect.

“I see Wabi Sabi as a wonderful complement to farmhouse design, creating a harmonious balance between rustic charm and the beauty of imperfection,” she says.

As Parrish points out, this combination is the perfect recipe for a warm, inviting space that’s filled with character. Natural materials like reclaimed wood and stone will help enhance the ambiance and encourage a connection to the outdoors, Parrish says.

“Together, these styles create a space that is both cozy and rich in history.”

Consider a vertical panel

If you’re looking for a way to replace your existing boat, Parrish suggests vertical panels for a modern twist. She explains how this will help enhance the sense of height and openness in the space and bring a stylish twist to a traditional design.

This look also pairs well with plaster or stucco as Parris explains how a textured finish can add incredible depth.

An anterior placenta – the one at the front of the uterus – is very common and rarely causes any problems in pregnancy. “The placenta works the same, providing nutrients and oxygen to your baby, no matter where it is,” says Shannon Smith, MD, an ob/gyn at Brigham Faulkner Ob/Gyn AssociatesOpens a new window and a member of the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board.

However, having an anterior placenta can make it difficult to feel your baby’s early kicks. This is because the placenta creates a barrier between your baby and the skin nerves in your stomach when it is in front.

Also, placing the placenta in front—where it can block sound waves—can make it harder for your doctor or midwife to hear your baby’s heartbeat using a doppler. And it can make amniocentesis more difficult if you have one. (However, your doctor may use an ultrasound to safely guide the procedure.)

What is the anterior placenta?

The placenta is located where the fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus. An anterior placenta means that the placenta is in front of your uterus.

Other places where the placenta can implant are:

• The back of the uterus (posterior placenta)
• Top of uterus (fundal placenta)
• Left or right side of the uterus (lateral placenta)
• Lying low, towards the bottom of the uterus. In this case, the placenta sometimes covers all or part of the cervix (placental previa).

It is possible for the location of the anterior placenta to change as your belly grows, so that it is located higher in the uterus. It doesn’t actually move, explains dr. Smith, but as the uterus grows, the lower part grows, so the placenta appears to move up.

How common is placenta previa?

Experts estimate that as much as half of all pregnant women have an anterior placenta.

According to one studyOpens a new window of more than 74,000 women who gave birth to their first baby, 48% had an anterior placenta in the second trimester, while 46% had a posterior placenta. (Others had fundal or lateral locations.)

We don’t know why the egg sometimes implants in the front, but one studyOpens a new window of 500 pregnant women suggests that sleeping on your back can encourage implantation of the egg in the front of the uterus.

The placenta can change position early in pregnancy as your uterus grows, so your doctor or midwife won’t confirm its position until around 20 weeks, when you have your mid-pregnancy ultrasound.

Are there any advantages to having an anterior placenta?

“There are no known advantages of an anterior placenta,” says Dr. Smith.

It might seem logical that an anterior placenta would provide a bit of extra cushioning for your baby – an extra layer of protection if your tummy gets bumped, for example. But there is no evidence that this is true and, if you have any trauma to your abdomen, your doctor will be equally concerned regardless of where the placenta is.

The placenta works the same way, providing nutrients and oxygen to your baby, no matter where it is.

– Shannon Smith, MD, OB/GYN and member of the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board

Will an anterior placenta affect the shape of my belly?

No, the anterior placenta should not affect the shape of your stomach. Even though it’s right in front, it’s pancake-shaped and quite thin.

Will the baby’s kicks feel different with an anterior placenta?

An anterior placenta can make it difficult to feel your baby kick or move because the placenta acts as a cushion between your belly and baby. You may not feel your baby kick until 20 weeks (when the kicks are stronger) instead of the usual 18 weeks or so. Their kicks may also be harder to feel on the outside of your belly.

Women with anterior placentas in the BabyCenter community Pregnancy group have experienced this phenomenon:

“I didn’t feel the first flutters early in my pregnancy. I started feeling the baby’s movements around 21 weeks.” – tinyheat

“I didn’t really feel her move until 24 weeks. Now I feel her all the time. It’s frustrating to wait, but it’s worth it when you finally feel your baby.” – Steph Boothe

“It took a little longer, but around 25 weeks I really started feeling those kicks on the outside. I’m 31 weeks now and feel him all day. I swear he never sleeps!” – hopeful102109

Also, if you have an anterior placenta, you may feel the baby kick from the side rather than in the middle.

How does the anterior placenta affect childbirth?

An anterior placenta usually does not cause any problems, although it can increase the chance that your baby will be in the “sunny side up” position (head down, back to your back, face up). This can put pressure on your back during labor, resulting in a painful birth.

An anterior placenta also increases the risk of:

Placenta accreta. If you have had a C-section or other uterine surgery in the past, and the placenta is implanted over an old scar on the uterus, there is an increased risk of placenta accreta, which means the placenta has entered the uterus too deeply. This is a serious potential pregnancy complication that should be carefully evaluated with ultrasound during pregnancy, says Dr. Smith.

Placenta previa. Placenta previa is more likely with an anterior placenta. (This might be seen on your anatomy ultrasound when you’re about 20 weeks pregnant.) If the placenta lies above the cervix (or is low-lying), there is an increased chance of bleeding complications in the second and third trimesters.

If it stays there when it’s time to give birth, you’ll need a C-section. But in 90% of cases, the placenta moves higher in the uterus before delivery. And with an anterior placenta, placenta previa is even more likely to resolve.

You can definitely have a vaginal birth with placenta previa. But if you also have a complication such as placenta accreta or placenta previa that doesn’t resolve before delivery, you may need a C-section.

With the holidays well underway, there is excess wrapping paper everywhere. It appears when wrapping presents, and you have to cut off the excess to make your present fit, and again in a pile on the floor after we’ve ripped open our presents.

Instead of feeling guilty looking at a pile of extra paper, try repurposing it. We asked some sustainable cleaning experts for some top ways to reuse wrapping paper for a more sustainable vacation.

Custom envelopes and cards

Wrapping paper can be repurposed into unique envelopes for thank you notes and cards.

“This gives your office a personalized touch and keeps paper out of the trash,” says Vanessa Terra Bossart, eco-cleaning expert and CEO of Green Terra Cleaning Service.

Galia Ivanova, owner of Cleaning Estimate, has also seen clients reuse wrapping paper in interesting ways.

“I know a client who turned leftover packaging into homemade dinner cards – she just wrote the guests’ names on the blank side and tucked them into napkin rings,” says Ivanova. “It’s a small detail that guests really notice and appreciate.”

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Accents for gift wrapping

You can still use scraps of wrapping paper to decorate your gift even after wrapping it in paper. Take longer strips and turn them into ribbons with this simple hack. Take smaller pieces and cut them into gift tags; use a hole punch to add a place to thread the ribbon through and attach to the gift.

Covers for drawers and shelves

You can never go wrong with adding drawer or shelf liners to keep your drawers and shelves clean, especially during the holidays when you’re hosting.

“This is an easy way to add a little holiday charm to your storage spaces while extending the life of the paper,” says Bossart.

Colorful pillow pack

Instead of buying peanuts or wrapping paper, you can take leftover wrapping paper and run it through a paper shredder to create colorful, lightweight packaging to protect fragile items. It’s an easy and environmentally friendly alternative to store-bought fillers.

“The result is a vibrant, crumpled filler that works great to soften future gift boxes or store fragile ornaments,” says Ivanova.

Craft Supplies

Save notes for holiday-themed craft projects for the whole family. Kids can use them to make paper necklaces, collages, bracelets, bookmarks, and even handmade ornaments for next year. Stack the pieces on top of each other and fold the stack into a manageable size, then store it with your supplies.

Scraps of wrapping paper can also be used as mats during crafting to keep your floors and tables clean.

Plant Wrapping

If you have regular plant pots or even jars, dress them up by wrapping them in scraps of paper. It’s a great way to add some holiday flair to your interior decor and is very easy to remove once the holiday season is over.

Simply attach the paper with ribbon or twine to add a festive touch to any corner of your home. You don’t even need a piece with straight edges, any piece that is large enough will do.

What is the meaning of fraternal twins?

Fraternal twins come from two separate fertilized eggs that develop in the womb at the same time, each with its own placenta and amniotic sac. Like any siblings, they may – or may not – share characteristics such as gender, hair color and eye color.

Unlike identical twins, which develop from the same egg that splits in two, fraternal twins do not share exactly the same genetic material. Because of this, twins do not look identical and can be boy/girl, not just girl/girl or boy/boy.

Most twins (70%) are cousins. Learn your chances of having twins.

How were fraternal twins conceived?

Fraternal twins come from two separate eggs fertilized by two separate sperm. In other words, more than one egg is released and fertilized in the same menstrual cycle.

The tendency to hyperovulate (release more than one egg during a cycle) can be inherited, which would explain why fraternal twins often run in families. But we don’t know for sure, and experts suggest other factors may be at play.

What increases the chances of having fraternal twins?

Your chances of having fraternal twins may be higher, depending on:

• Old age. Women over 35 are more likely to release more than one egg per menstrual cycle.
• Fertility treatments. The chances of having twins are increased with fertility drugs (which stimulate your ovaries to produce more eggs when you ovulate) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) if two embryos are placed in the uterus.
• Ethnicity. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,Opens a new window Black women have more twins than white, Hispanic, or Asian women. The twin birth rate (births per 1,000 women) is 41 for black women, 33 for white women, 25 for Hispanic women, and 24 for Asian women.
• Family history. If there are twins in your family, the chances of having twins are higher.
• Number of pregnancies. Your chances of having twins increase with each pregnancy.
• Body type. Tall women have more twins than short women. StudiesOpens a new window attribute the link to insulin-like growth factor, which is associated with both height and twinning.

Differences between fraternal and identical twins

Here’s a guide to the main differences between the main types of twins – fraternal and identical.

fraternal twins:

• They come from two separate, fertilized eggs that develop in the womb at the same time
• Share some of their genes
• They can be different genders
• They have their own placenta and amniotic sac
• May or may not look similar (as with any other siblings)

identical twins:

• They develop from a single fertilized egg that splits into two parts
• You share the same DNA
• Are they the same gender?
• They may or may not share the placenta and amniotic sac. Most (70%) identical twins share a single placenta and have their own amniotic sac. Thirty percent each have their own placenta and amniotic sac. And rarely, identical twins will share an amniotic sac and placenta.
• They look almost exactly the same, although they may have some differences (for example, weight or birthmarks). Identical twins have different fingerprints and personality traits.

There is another, extremely rare type of twins called semi-identical (sesquizygotic) twins, who share more than half but less than all of their DNA. Semi-identical twins are formed when one egg is fertilized by two separate sperm and then splits into two separate embryos.

How do twins develop in the womb?

Fraternal twins develop in their own amniotic sac with their own placenta to provide oxygen and nourishment. So in a way, while they share the womb, they don’t have to share it everything.

“They’re like siblings living in the same house, but they each have their own room with a mini-fridge,” says Carolina Bibbo, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with a clinical focus on multiple pregnancies. (Dr. Bibbo is the director Multi-Person Comprehensive Care Center at Brigham and Women’s HospitalOpens a new window in Boston.) “These siblings tend to do really well!” she says.

Twins seem to enjoy each other’s company starting in the womb. One study found that twins interact with each other as early as 14 weeks pregnant, when they begin to reach toward each other.

As the pregnancy progresses, they deliberately spend more time reaching for their twin than for themselves or the walls of the womb. They even caress the head or the back of their sibling’s head more often than they touch each other!

Fraternal twins in the womb are like siblings who live in the same house, but each has their own room with a mini fridge.

– Carolina Bibbo, MD, maternal-fetal medicine specialist

There is no solid evidence that twins have a special emotional bond. But many parents believe that this early attachment continues after birth and throughout life. Gemini may find comfort in company, for example, and feel the need to be close to each other. Moms in the BabyCenter community Got Twins the group has different views:

“My twins/girls are 6 years old. They fight sometimes like all siblings. But 100% there is something special and amazing. They look out for each other.” – Loveskiing

“My children are 4 years old and they are very close. My son plays very well with boys and my daughter enjoys the quieter company of girls, but together they have their own style of play which is a mix of girls and boys. really balance each other out.” – seti1st

“My twins are 2 months old and couldn’t care less about each other. LOL.” – chrstnarn

Find out how your twins grow in the womb.

What to know if you are pregnant with twins

“Being pregnant with twins will likely mean you’ll have more frequent prenatal visits,” says Layan Alrahmani, MD, a board-certified gynecologist and member of BabyCenter’s medical advisory board.

“Your doctor will also want to do additional ultrasounds in your second and third trimesters to check on your babies. Some twin pregnancies become high-risk, in which case your doctor may want to refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) physician to help you manage your pregnancy.”

“Don’t neglect your body,” advises BabyCenter community member and twin mom KBrink17. “If something doesn’t feel right, call your gynecologist, even if it’s just for your peace of mind. With gynecological exams and specialist appointments, you’ll feel like you’re living in a doctor’s office. But I found that it gave me a lot of comfort to know that we are so well taken care of.”

Carrying twins can mean you have extra pregnancy issues – more constipation, heartburn and morning sickness, for example.

“I never had morning sickness during my singleton pregnancy,” says BabyCenter community member SammyJuneLively. “That was my sign that they were twins.”

While most mothers of twins give birth to healthy babies, women pregnant with twins have an increased risk of:

• Premature birth. According to American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsOpens a new window (ACOG), more than half of all twins are born prematurely.
• Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), which means the baby is not growing as expected
• Cerebral palsy, which is more likely in twin babies
• Amniotic fluid problems, such as too much amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios)
• Gestational hypertension
• Gestational diabetes
• Iron deficiency anemia. It is more than twice as common if you wear multiples.
• Preeclampsia. It develops more often in women carrying multiples, and according to ACOG, it also tends to occur earlier and be more severe.
• Cholestasis in pregnancy, a liver condition that causes severe itching
• Placental abruption, which means that the placenta has separated from the uterine wall before delivery
• A caesarean section, which is sometimes needed to deliver twins if the babies are in certain fetal positions or if labor is not progressing, for example.
• Postpartum bleeding, when the uterus has trouble returning to its normal size
• Postpartum depression

Although the potential risks may seem a little scary, know that most twin mothers have successful pregnancies and give birth to two healthy babies.

And if you’re wondering how you’ll manage when the twins are born, be sure to read our article on how to take care of newborn twins.

Babies and toddlers are impressively adept at spreading illness, especially during cold and flu season, so it’s understandable that you want to do everything you can to try and boost your immunity. Then you see an influencer touting elderberry as a miracle supplement and it’s natural to be curious. But can the drugstore actually help?

A number of parents on TikTok claim that elderberry supplements are helping their kids stay healthy, despite other kids catching whatever is going around. “When we get sick, it’s not as bad, it doesn’t last as long and it doesn’t affect everyone (in the family),” says the TikToker @blessedbyelderberries, who sells elderberry products and gives her children homemade elderberry syrup once or more a day—and sometimes every two hours if one of her children isn’t feeling well.

They also turn to pediatricians TikTok talk about elderberry, but cast doubt that it can improve your health. “Elder is not recommended for children”, Dr. Sami and Dr. Ana from @ThePediPals say in the video post.

So what’s the deal with the elderberry that pops up in tons of kids’ cold and cough remedies, and does it do anything? Doctors share what all parents should know.

What is elderberry?

Elderberry is the dark purple berry of the European or black elderberry, which grows in warmer parts of Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Elderberry supplements have actually been used for centuries, with the ancient Greeks and Romans using the berry as both food and medicine. It was also described by Hippocrates in the pharmaceutical book, Materia Medica

Now elderberries are making a resurgence in drugstores across the country, appearing in a range of health supplements for children, including drops, syrups and gummies. In fact, several parents in BabyCenter Community they say they rely on elderberry syrup to keep their children healthy.

“The rise in popularity is very understandable, because we don’t have any effective medicine to stop the viral infection, and in recent years we have learned that it is not safe to give children (under 2 years old) the usual over-the-counter cold and cough medicines,” he says. Heather Lehman, MD, Opens a new windowpediatric allergist and immunologist in Buffalo, NY “Families are really looking for something to help.”

Can an Elderberry Supplement Really Keep Your Child Healthy?

Despite all the devotees online, there really isn’t enough evidence to support the use of elderberry for children’s health.

“Elder supplements are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and there is no evidence to show that they are beneficial in boosting the immune system or any other outcome,” says Chandani DeZure, MD, of California. pediatrician and member of the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board.

Herbal supplements like elderberry syrup “don’t pass rigorous tests,” says Dr. Leman. She points to some small studies of elderberry in adults and “rare studies” of the supplement’s effects on older children (ages 5 and up), noting that “the results, even in these small studies, are mixed.”

The big modern buzz about elderberry started after that two older studies from 2004 published in Journal of International Medical Research found that elderberry extract supplements shortened the duration of the flu by up to four days compared to people over 18 who took a placebo.

However, another small study of 87 patients over the age of 5 found something a little different: Children who tested positive for the flu and took 15 milliliters of elderberry extract twice a day for five days did not show a shorter recovery time than children who took a placebo. . In fact, children taking elderberry actually took an extra two days for their symptoms to improve compared to those taking a placebo. The researchers concluded that there is no evidence that elderberry affects the duration or severity of the flu.

“Without large clinical trials, we simply don’t know their effects,” Dr. Lehman says.

Elderberry supplements are not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and there is no evidence to show that they are beneficial in boosting the immune system or any other outcome.

– Chandani DeZure, MD, pediatrician and BabyCenter Medical Advisor

Should you give elderberries to your children?

Ultimately, pediatricians do not recommend giving elderberry supplements to children under the age of 5 because they have not been clinically tested. “We don’t have great evidence of safety and efficacy for children, and children do no little adults,” he says Krupa Playforth, MDpediatrician in Virginia. “Their bodies process things differently, and many things that are considered safe in adults — for example: aspirin — are not safe in children.”

Any companies selling specific “child” or “baby” dosages have very little basis for their dosage information, she adds. “Not to mention, we don’t know how much would be considered an overdose.” Most of the products you see on the shelves that contain elderberry list the dosage for ages 2 and up, while others start at 4. Dr. Playforth adds that she doesn’t feel comfortable giving these supplements to her children because it’s too hard to say for sure whether they’re harmful or not, and we just don’t know what amount is safe.

“If someone feels strongly and clears it up with their pediatrician, they should choose a product that has been tested by an independent third party,” she says. To do this, look for a logo on the product or package that says something like “third-party tested,” or visit the company’s website to find out for sure. Your pediatrician can also help you determine what is safe and beneficial for your child.

In general, cough suppressants, decongestants or antihistamines for cold symptoms are not recommended for children younger than 6, says Dr. Playforth. If your child is coughing, if he is older than 1 year, you can give him honey every few hours (just remember to brush his teeth before bed). If they have a stuffy nose, saline nasal sprays can help clear their nose, and for fevers, over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol and Motrin are best, she adds.

What is your baby’s umbilical cord?

The umbilical cord begins to form around 4 weeks of pregnancy. It’s your baby’s lifeline to the placenta, the pancake-shaped organ that’s attached to your uterus.

The umbilical cord delivers vital nutrients from your body to your baby and transports the waste your baby produces. It has three blood vessels: one vein that carries nutrients and oxygen-rich blood from your circulatory system to your baby, and two arteries that return waste and oxygen-depleted blood to you.

Your kidneys process your baby’s waste along with your own for disposal, and your lungs replenish the blood with oxygen.

What is the umbilical cord attached to?

The umbilical cord is attached to both you and your growing baby – to the placenta at one end and the baby’s belly (which will eventually become the belly button) at the other end.

Surprisingly thick and tough, the umbilical cord usually grows to about 22 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.

Cutting the umbilical cord

Soon after your baby is born, it’s time to clamp and cut the cord. Your partner or support person can cut the ribbon if they wish. Some moms also choose to cut the umbilical cord themselves: “I want to cut mine with my husband,” she says BabyCenter Community a member of Doctorbebe.

First, your healthcare provider uses two special clamps to close the umbilical cord and stop the blood flow, usually in two places about an inch apart. It takes some effort to cut the thick, rope-like cord, but don’t worry: there are no nerves in the umbilical cord, so this procedure is painless for your baby (and you).

My husband managed to cut the umbilical cord. Every time was a wonderful experience!

– BabyCenter community member JEMc1021

Delayed cable clamping

Traditionally, practitioners in the United States cut a baby’s umbilical cord almost immediately after birth, but research shows that delayed cord clamping has health benefits, especially if your baby was born prematurely.

Waiting to clamp the umbilical cord allows blood from the umbilical cord to continue to flow to your baby, reducing the risk of newborn anemia and iron deficiency in infants.

“I was able to hold my babies on my chest right away during delayed cord clamping,” he says. BabyCenter Community member JEMc1021. “My husband was then able to cut the umbilical cord. It was a beautiful experience every time!”

When does the umbilical cord fall off?

After the umbilical cord is cut, a small cord stump remains. This piece of tissue eventually dries up and falls off, usually in one to three weeks. Until it does, you’ll need to take care of the cord stump by keeping it clean and dry.

“My baby fell out at about two weeks,” he says BabyCenter Community Member Boymom003. “But it’s still bleeding a bit, so we’re taking precautions and keeping it clean. But every baby is different – it just needs time to dry.”

Of course, your baby will forever carry a small remnant of the time he spent attached to you: his belly button!

You have no control over whether your baby ends up with an innie or an outie. What your baby’s belly button looks like depends on how the umbilical cord was attached to your baby’s belly during pregnancy and can change over time as your child grows.

Cord blood bank

You might consider banking your baby’s cord blood. Cord blood contains stem cells that can grow into different types of body cells and are used to treat certain diseases, including some cancers and blood disorders.

For an annual fee (plus the cost of collecting cord blood), you can store some of your baby’s cord blood in a private bank for future use.

Or you can donate your baby’s cord blood to a public bank, where it remains available to anyone who needs it and matches your baby’s blood type.

“Leading healthcare organizations usually recommends public cord blood banking over private banking,” says Liz Donner, MD, a pediatric hospitalist and member of BabyCenter’s medical advisory board. “Private cord blood is relatively underutilized, lacks regulatory oversight, and is expensive for the family and potentially of lower quality (in terms of number and quality of stem cells) than those stored in public cord blood banks. It is important to understand the difference when choosing whether either option is right for your family and you should never feel pressured to buy cord blood in general.”

Keep in mind that you will need to decide what you want to do long before your baby is born so that you can make all the necessary arrangements

Here’s a summary of everything you need to know about cord blood banking.

Umbilical cord abnormalities

During pregnancy and childbirth, some conditions can occur that affect the umbilical cord. In most cases, they go away on their own and do not harm your baby. Some, however, can be serious.

“Umbilical cord abnormalities that persist or occur during labor can be a life-threatening emergency,” says Dr. Donner. “That’s why access to prenatal care and prompt medical intervention after birth is so important to me personally.”

The most common umbilical cord conditions include the following:

Nuchal cord

The umbilical cord may be wrapped around the baby’s neck during delivery. This condition, called nuchal cord, is not uncommon and occurs in 10 to 29% of pregnancies.

In most cases, the umbilical cord simply separates from the baby’s neck when the head comes out, and the birth proceeds normally. But if the cord is wrapped very tightly, your health care provider may need to clamp it and cut it before the baby’s shoulders are born.

Umbilical cord compression

Umbilical cord compression occurs when the umbilical cord tightens, cutting off the baby’s oxygen supply. The umbilical cord may have become tangled or tangled, which can happen if it is unusually long or if the baby’s head presses on it during labor.

Umbilical cord compression can usually be detected during labor by changes in the baby’s heart rate. A technique called amnioinfusion, in which fluid is injected into the uterus through a thin tube, can help take pressure off the umbilical cord and allow for a normal birth.

Umbilical cord prolapse

This is a serious complication in childbirth: umbilical cord prolapse means that the umbilical cord comes out of the vagina as the baby’s head is being born, which can cut off the blood supply to the baby. In such cases, an emergency caesarean section is usually performed.

One umbilical artery

A very small number of babies have only one umbilical artery instead of two. This condition is more common when you are carrying twins or multiples.

Having only one umbilical artery can cause problems with the baby’s digestive organs, kidneys and heart. If you are diagnosed with this condition during pregnancy, you will have special tests to monitor your baby’s health along the way.

“You’ll find that with SUA (single umbilical artery), the doctor will ask for a sonogram every month,” he says BabyCenter Community member jenragan35, whose baby was diagnosed with the condition. “At least you get to see your baby more than others. It’s fun! They’ll probably send you to a specialist, too.”

Umbilical cord cysts

Umbilical cord cysts are pockets of fluid that form in the umbilical cord. One type, called a true cyst, is harmless and often goes away on its own before the baby is born. It is usually detected during an ultrasound in the first trimester.

However, cysts found later in pregnancy may indicate a genetic condition or another problem. If this type of cyst is found, your doctor will likely recommend a detailed ultrasound and genetic testing.

Velamentous cord insertion

Velamentous insertion of the umbilical cord and marginal insertion of the umbilical cord mean that the umbilical cord is attached to the amniotic membrane or the side of the placenta instead of going straight to the center of the placenta.

This leaves the vessels of the umbilical cord more exposed than they would be if they were attached directly to the placenta, where they would be protected by a gel-like substance called Wharton’s jelly.

Vasa previa

In vasa previa, some of the fetal blood vessels are exposed and pass through the cervical opening, instead of being contained within the umbilical cord.

When contractions occur, these blood vessels stretch and can rupture, resulting in fetal blood loss and fetal distress. This is a very serious condition and may require prolonged hospital follow-up.

Mimosa trees, also known as Persian silk trees, are fast growing trees that require regular pruning. With its fragrant, fluffy pink flowers from April to July and its feathery, fern-like foliage, this small to medium deciduous tree is an eye-catcher, which explains why it is commonly planted in many parts of the United States where winters are relatively mild (USDA Zones 6-9). .

Note that the mimosa tree is invasive in many locations, and pruning only controls its vigorous suckering and crown growth, but not its numerous seed spreads. Many gardeners regret planting a tree, and when they try to get rid of it, they often find that it takes repeated efforts to kill it.

When to prune mimosa trees

Pruning to shape the tree should be done in autumn or winter during the dormant period. Removal of dead or damaged branches can be done at any time of the year.

Mimosa trees grow with one central trunk or several smaller trees. Decide early on how you want your mimosa tree to grow and prune the young tree accordingly.

Pruning the crown of mimosa to maintain its shape is usually started when the tree is about three years old.

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How to prune mimosa trees

The goal of pruning a mimosa tree is to maintain its growth habit (a tree with one or more trunks) and to keep its crown in a natural shape with a compact size.

1. To prune a mimosa tree, use clean, sharp scissors and shears sterilized with one part chlorine bleach and nine parts water or rubbing alcohol.
2. Remove any dead or damaged branches and any crossing branches that might rub against each other. This can be done whenever you notice them.
3. During dormancy between fall and late winter, remove any suckers growing from the base of the tree.
4. Remove any shoots emerging from the lower third of the trunk or any shoots below head level. As the tree matures, the crown should begin above head level.
5. Cut the top of the tree to a flat shape, then prune each branch to five or six buds. Limit pruning to no more than one-third of the crown growth.

If you’ve pruned your mimosa tree too much or at the wrong time of year, don’t worry – the tree is extremely hardy and will almost certainly recover.

Even mimosa trees that have been cut to the ground will sprout again, much to the dismay of home gardeners who wanted to get rid of mimosa trees in their yard.

How to Prune Dealbat Acacia

In addition news julibrissin, the common mimosa tree in the United States, also exists Acacia dealbatamimosa tree which is also in the pea family of another species. Other names for the tree are florist’s mimosa, silver wattle and blue wattle. It is a shrub or small tree native to southeastern Australia and a potentially invasive plant in the United States.

Circumcision Acacia dealbata is slightly different from news julibrissin. This mimosa blooms with golden yellow flowers in late winter and should be pruned in the spring after flowering when there is no longer any danger of frost.

Trim the tree to maintain its natural umbrella-shaped crown and remove any overlong or unruly branches. The same rule of never removing more than one-third of the growth applies.