What to Do When You're Having Two

What to Do When You're Having Two

Author: Natalie Diaz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-12-03

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1101631600

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Revised and updated in 2020 The creator of Twiniversity delivers an essential update to her must-have manual to having twins, now with expanded info on twin pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding, and advice on the best gear to help save your sanity. With almost two times as many sets of twins today as there were forty years ago, What to Do When You're Having Two has quickly become the definitive resource for expectant and new parents of multiples. A mom of fraternal twins and a world-renowned expert on parenting multiples, author Natalie Diaz launched Twiniversity, the world's leading global resource for twin parenting information and support online. Now, with her expanded edition of What to Do, she includes new information on breastfeeding, gear, sleep, and having two when you already have one, as well as: • creating your twin birth plan, • maintaining a realistic sleep schedule, • managing tandem breastfeeding, • stocking up on what you'll need (and knowing what high-tech products are now available and what's a waste of money), and • building a special bond with each of your twins. Accessible, informative, and humorous, What to Do When You're Having Two is the must-have manual for every parent of twins.


Multiple Pregnancy

Multiple Pregnancy

Author: Isaac Blickstein

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-03-08

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13: 1439804516

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Establishing the study of multiple pregnancy and the perinatal care of children from multiple births as a recognized specialty within maternal-fetal medicine, the first edition of Multiple Pregnancy was a landmark publication. Fully revised, this new Second Edition has been expanded to include more on epidemiology, biologic mechanisms, the impact o


The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook

The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook

Author: Nancy Bowers

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780737303063

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In the past 10 years the number of twin births has risen 52 percent and the number of higher-order multiples has increased more than 400 percent! Written by a perinatal nurse specializing in multiple birth education, The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook explores the physical, financial, and emotional challenges of this high-risk condition. Included is an extensive list of support resources.


Prenatal Assessment of Multiple Pregnancy

Prenatal Assessment of Multiple Pregnancy

Author: Isaac Blickstein

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1134223056

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Following on from the success of their previous standard textbook on Multiple Pregnancy, the authors have refocused their attention on prenatal assessment in multiple pregnancy and come up with condensed and revised material in a free-standing text. Multiple pregnancies are associated with higher levels of morbidity and fetal distress, and so effective and rapid diagnosis of problems is paramount. Those clinicians who would not have a practical application for all the aspects covered comprehensively in the earlier work will find this volume a clinically orientated and extremely useful addition to their working library.


Parent Like a Triplet

Parent Like a Triplet

Author: Kari Ertresvåg

Publisher: Kari Ertresvag

Published: 2020-02-12

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9788230344613

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If you're wondering what it feels like to grow up and be a twin or a triplet then this is the book for you. With humour and honesty, identical triplet Kari Ertresvåg lays bare what it feels like to grow up as a twin or a triplet to jump-start reflections for parents and ultimately make life easier for twins and triplets.


Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy

Author: Gila Leiter

Publisher: Dell

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 444

ISBN-13: 0307834034

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Twins...triplets...quads...finally! The book that answers all your questions about multiple birth--written by a doctor who is a mother of twins herself Over ten years ago when Dr. Gila Leiter, herself an OB/GYN,was pregnant with twins, the book she desperately needed wasn'tavailable. Now it is: Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy. Taking you step-by-step through the processes of pregnancy and birth, Dr. Leiter shares her professional and personal expertise, providing answers to all your questions, plus practical know-how, psychological support, and extensive resources for this most joyous--and overwhelming--experience, whether you're having two babies...or four! Learn: The latest in fertility treatments and reproductive technology,and the probable outcome What to expect, trimester by trimester Concrete suggestions for working through your hopes, fears, and fantasies Who should seek genetic counseling How to avoid preterm labor and premature delivery--and what to do if it's unavoidable Recommended vitamins and minerals--plus do's and don'ts All about medications: what you can take, can't take, must take What you should know if you're going to have a C-section Specific ideas for nurturing yourself and reducing stress The birthing process and what to expect in the delivery room Twelve questions to ask the doctor you're considering choosing for your pediatrician What it's like to bring babies home--and what you'll needto manage your new family And much more


Twins 101

Twins 101

Author: Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-10-27

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 0470343680

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"A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101 provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers’ lives." —Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; program director, Children’s Hospital Boston Dr. Le-Bucklin's new parenting book is the first by a pediatrician who is also a mother of twins. No other pregnancy and parenting book for multiples offers this unique and much-needed perspective. Twins 101 features practical advice and well-researched information in an easy-to-read format. From maintaining a healthy twin pregnancy to meeting the daily challenge of caring for twins, Twin 101 guides families through each stage with insightful tips, practical advice, useful resources, and inspirational stories.


Twins & Multiple Births

Twins & Multiple Births

Author: Carol Cooper

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-05-31

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1446459640

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Updated in 2013 with the latest statistics and guidelines, this inspiring and enlightening parenting guide is for all parents of twins or more. It’s written by a practising GP and mother of twins who seamlessly combines her medical know-how with first-hand experience of having more than one baby at once. With statistics on multiple births and useful resources, as well as information on topics such as: fertility treatment, advances in prenatal medicine and surgery, feeding, schooling and looking after sick twins, this book offers first-hand professional, practical and emotional advice to help parents cope with the development and rearing of twins from conception to adulthood. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between twins as individuals as they grow up, their relationship with others both inside and outside the family, and sibling rivalry. Also incorporating standard information on pregnancy, birth, what to expect and how the process differs from single births, this is an essential, enlightening and often amusing guide for every parent of twins.