What to Do When You're Having Two

Author: Natalie Diaz
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101631600
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
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.

Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy

Author: Gila Leiter
Publisher: Dell
ISBN: 0307834034
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 444

Book Description
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

Dad's Guide to Twins

Author: Joe Rawlinson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781482372274
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
When you find out that you are expecting twins, you are in total shock. Your mind races with a million questions and you start to stress out about what to do to get ready. This guide will help you be prepared and ready to tackle life the next several months without having to wade through a lengthy book you don't have time to read.

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins

Author: Marc Weissbluth, M.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0345514815
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
From one of the nation’s most trusted experts on children’s bedtime and nap time comes a new guide for sleep-training twins so that everybody (including Mom and Dad) will be rested and happy! As parents of twins and multiples know, double the fun can be double the sleep deprivation. Now, in Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Twins, beloved pediatrician and renowned sleep authority Dr. Marc Weissbluth combines specialized advice for parents of twins with his tried-and-true sleep-training methods to show exhausted moms and dads how to get their babies to sleep on their own, stay asleep, and sleep regularly. This essential step-by-step guide to establishing good sleep patterns reveals how to build healthy habits in twins’ natural slumber cycles, including • how healthy sleep differs from “junk” sleep, plus a helpful tutorial on the techniques of sleep training for new parents • the five ingredients of healthy sleep, and why daytime sleep is different from nighttime sleep but equally important to good health • why it’s crucial for babies to master the ability to fall asleep unassisted, without protest or crying, and how to help them do so • essential tips for synchronizing your twins’ sleep schedules, plus information about how twins sleep best–when to keep them together, and when it’s time to separate them • how to recognize early drowsy cues in your babies so you can catch the sleep wave before it turns into nervous energy that will keep them awake Sleep-training twins presents a unique set of challenges. This invaluable guide will not only get your babies to sleep through the night but help you stay healthy and rested so you can enjoy the many blessings of having more than one!

Twins!

Author: Connie Agnew
Publisher: HarperPB
ISBN: 9780062734600
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
The likelihood of giving birth to twins has shot up from one-in-90 to one-in-40 in recent years, thanks to the escalating use of fertility treatments and the advancing age of first-time mothers. Today, more than 100,000 multiple births take place annually, but despite this astonishing statistic, there hasn't been an authoritative reference that adequately focuses on the unique concerns of the parents until now. Twins! gives parents comprehensive information on the physical, medical, emotional, and psychological issues involved in having twins. The first part of the book covers the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, and discusses a broad range of twin-specific information such as the epidemiology of twinning, fetal and embryonic development, nutritional needs, and exercise. The second section covers the first year of life, discussing such topics as telling the twins apart, size and energy differences, and how to cope with the extra work. Additional features include discussions with parents of twins, in which they share their experience on a variety of topics; sidebars filled with fascinating facts; a workbook for recording the pregnancies progress; and several appendices.

Having Twins and More

Author: Elizabeth Noble
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618138739
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 594

Book Description
Considers the needs of prospective multiple-birth parents.

Dad's Guide to Raising Twins

Author: Joe Rawlinson
Publisher: Texadero LLC
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 283

Book Description
You survived the twin pregnancy and have brought the twins home. Now the real adventure begins. This guide will walk you though the challenging and exciting aspects of raising twins. You can thrive as a father of twins even during the crazy early years with twins. In this book, you’ll learn how to: * Keep balance in your personal life with twinsÏ * Juggle work and family life * Feed your twins and get them on a schedule * Get your twins to sleep through the night * Keep your twins healthy and deal with inevitable sick kids * Encourage individuality in your twins * Teach your twins to be self-sufficient * Keep your other kid(s) happy along the way * Escape diapers and potty train your twins * Travel with twins * Create and capture memories with your twins Joe's first book for fathers of twins, the "Dad's Guide to Twins," got you ready for your twins' arrival. This companion book continues the journey and helps you from the moment you get the twins home. It guides you through what to expect and how to handle those precious twins through the first couple of years. If you are expecting twins, have newborns, or are struggling through that first year (or more) with twins, this book is for you. You'll find tips and tricks to tackle each stage of your twins' development plus ideas to improve what you're already doing.

Twins & Multiple Births

Author: Carol Cooper
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446459640
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
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.

Holy Sh*T... I'm Having Twins!

Author: Elizabeth Lyons
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780974699073
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 280

Book Description
3rd edition of the best-selling Ready or Not...Here We Come! The REAL Experts' Guide to the First Year with Twins --- updated and expanded (and re-titled) Pregnant with Twins? Need a funny, strategies-filled, up-to-date book on exactly what you need as you're expecting twins and getting through the first year? This book has been supporting expecting and new twin parents for over a decade. "Smart, funny and refreshingly real advice that will change your life." -Hollie Gyarmati, Designer & Mom of 5 (including 2 sets of twins) You've expanded (and traded high-fashion maternity wear for your husband's XXL T-shirts), answered way too many questions about your babies' conception, and endured your dynamic duo's in-utero boxing matches. Just think, the adventure has only begun! In the 3rd edition of her bestselling, humor-packed guide to raising twins, Elizabeth Lyons and her "multiples" sorority offer the wisdom of their combined experience in the form of practical shortcuts, real-world strategies, and sage advice. Topics include: - Preparing the Lair: Mandatory Gear for Babies and Mom - Twinproofing Your Marriage - Breastfeeding Strategies (and why it's okay if you don't) - Handling Unsolicited Advice: Stories from the Trenches - Getting Twins on a Schedule - Preferably the Same One Lyons balances the day-to-day challenges of raising twins--from double feedings to sleep deprivation to getting out while pretending to have everything under control---with a sanity-saving dose of camaraderie. By the end, you'll be smiling, relieved, and professing, "Thank heaven, I'm not alone!" "The advice you need in the short, funny format your sleep-deprived mind can absorb." - Lisa Earle McLeod, author of Forget Perfect "Elizabeth Lyons' humorous yet realistic perspective provides new parents of twins with a great starting point from which to embark on that all-important first year." - Dr. Bob Covert, leading Chicagoland neonatologist "Elizabeth Lyons captures the universal discourse of sisterhood while guiding new mothers of twins through the first year." - Kathy Voit, RNC, Labor and Delivery nurse

The Holistic Guide to Twin Pregnancy

Author: Breann Blehm
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781095689264
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
When I first started doing research on what to expect with twin pregnancy, everyone and everything said the same scary words over and over. High risk. Preterm labor. Automatic C-Section. Premature babies. Long NICU stays. Being holistically minded, I refused to accept these things as an expected part of my pregnancy. There had to be another way. There had to be a natural approach to twin pregnancy that did not end with me being cut open and my preterm babies whisked away to an incubator for an untold length of time. The Holistic Guide to Twin Pregnancy is an encouraging and positive look at twin pregnancy with an emphasis on a holistic approach to prenatal care. This book explores the science behind twin conception, nutritional information from several leading experts in the field of multiple pregnancies, and resources for birthing options for the expectant twin mother. Other chapters include support to promote wellness both physically and emotionally, as well as information from scientific backed journals regarding twin birth safety, and studies that support full-term gestation of multiples and natural delivery. It is a culmination of all the information I myself needed and sought out after finding out I was pregnant with twins. The twin birth rate is at an all-time high, as is the desire for a return to holistic and natural ways of approaching pregnancy and birth. This book is specifically written for women and their partners who are pregnant with twins and have a desire to take a more natural approach to their pregnancies. It is not often that a twin pregnancy, often inherently deemed high risk, intersects seamlessly with a holistic lifestyle; however, with the right tools and information, I believe it can be done.