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Twins and multiples
Most twin or multiply pregnancies can be born vaginally with no problems, although the mother will need close monitoring throughout her labour.
Could I be expecting twins?
The thought of a multiple birth pregnancy is very exciting. Over the last thirty years multiple births have been on the rise...
Helping twins to sleep at the same time
Two
of them to deal with! The thought of getting one baby down to sleep and in a
routine is daunting enough, let alone two babies and at the same time. However,
don’t panic: it is a perfectly achie . . .
Antenatal tests for twins
It’s
more difficult to test
twins for a condition such as Down syndrome, as the results of a single
blood test can’t be applied to two babies. In this situation you’ll have a nuchal translucency sca . . .
When can an ultrasound scan detect
As early as your 12 weeks scan will reveal whether or not you are carrying
twins or multiples.
Caring for twins
Caring for
twins is obviously
going to be hard work, and you’ll have many conflicting emotions about the
whole process. Once your babies have arrived though, and they’re no longer a
dream, you’ll n . . .
When can the ultrasound detect twins?
An ultrasound scan can show whether you’re carrying
twins or multiples as early as your first trimester screen, carried out between 11 and 13 weeks. The sonographer can even identify whether you’re . . .
Breastfeeding twins
If you’ve been told you’re expecting
twins, don’t let it put you off breastfeeding – it’s definitely possible to breastfeed more than one baby.
Your body can produce enough milk for two, and . . .
IVF twins give new hope
Britain's first babies conceived with a new infertility treatment that does not contain powerful hormonal drugs have been born to a couple in Oxford. A twin girl and boy were born on the 18 October at . . .
Baby names for twins
It can be hard enough finding a name you’re both crazy about for one baby, let alone two. But with more moms-to-be than ever finding out that they’re expecting
twins, you might have to pinpoint two na . . .