Inside the NICU: Transitioning Twins to Home
It's one of the biggest questions on the minds of NICU parents, "When can my babies go home?" You'll hear from NICU parents about their personal experience with their twins and triplets!
Here’s your guide to all our Twin Talks episodes, your online resource for information on twins and multiples! You can listen to all of our episodes through this website, our RSS feed as well as your favorite podcast apps!
Preparing For Your Twin Cesarean Birth
Sometimes it's an emergency and sometimes it's planned, but still many mothers of twins birth their babies via cesarean. How should you prepare for the surgery? And what can you expect to have happen in the operating room?
Preparing Your Twin Nursery
You've got double the babies, but that doesn't mean you have double the space. What should you consider when designing your twin nursery? We'll explore all types of ideas, from the practical to the posh!
Sibling Rivalry Between Twins
When your kids are close in age, you're bound to experience some sort of sibling rivalry. So, what can you expect when your twins are just minutes apart in age? Can rivalry between siblings break the close bond many twins share?
Identifying Twin Types During Pregnancy
After getting over the initial shock of being pregnant with twins, most soon-to-be parents want to know if their babies are identical or fraternal. How do medical care providers determine your twin type? What exactly are they looking for during those ultrasounds?
The Importance of Twin Groups and Meetups
Online connections are great, but there's no substitute for meeting other twin parents face-to-face. Have you considered joining a twin support group? Experienced twin parents share how they've benefitted from being part of this important community.
Prenatal Care with Twins
Congrats! You're pregnant with twins! So, how does pregnancy with multiples differ from being pregnant with a singleton? What type of additional testing and prenatal care should you expect?
Traveling with Twins
With summer quickly approaching, your family may be planning a summer vacation. We've got some great tips to help you and your twins travel regardless of whether it's planes, trains or automobiles.
Bringing Home Twins: The First Week
Bringing home twins is big change for any family. What are the key things to remember during the first week? What type of environment is best for recovery of mom and the babies? How can extended friends and family help? And what can you expect to happen during your daily routine?
Twin Transitions: Crib to Toddler Bed
Are you planning to transition your twins from a crib to a toddler bed? How do you know if they're developmentally ready? What are some of the challenges you can expect?