Double Trouble

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Double Trouble

Twins and How to Survive Them (Text Only)

Family psychology Materno-foetal medicine / perinatology Neonatal medicine Birthing methods Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice and issues Child care and upbringing: advice for parents Advice on careers and achieving success

Author: Emma Mahony

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Language: English

Published by: Thorsons

Published on: 31st May 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 308 Kb

ISBN: 9780007374120


Introduction

This indispensable guide to multiple pregnancy, birth and beyond, comes from an expert on the subject – Emma Mahony is a twin herself as well as being the mother of twins. Humorous cartoons from the Times’ front-page cartoonist make this a lighthearted, informative guide to everything expectant mothers of twins need to know.

Understanding Twins and Multiple Pregnancy

Twins are amazing – but multiple pregnancy and birth, not to mention coping with twins once they are born, carries a set of special fears, risks and issues. Many parents-to-be find themselves overwhelmed.

Guide Style and Expertise

This guide is informative yet informal – in a similar vein to ‘Best Friends Guide To Pregnancy’. The author is uniquely experienced in this subject, being a twin and also a mother of baby twins. Contains advice from pregnancy and childcare experts as well as case studies. Illustrated inside with humorous cartoons from Jonathan Pugh, father of two and front-page cartoonist at The Times.

Practical Issues Covered

An exploration of practical issues such as eating for three, managing breastfeeding, and the trend towards Caesareans for NHS twin births.

Special Concerns and Testimonials

Any special concerns? The unnecessary label of ‘high risk’ in pregnancy. Testimonies from mums who have tried different approaches. Interviews with medical and midwife experts.

Stages of Pregnancy and Birth

A step-by-step guide to the different stages of pregnancy and birth, including how to involve the father and explain twins to other siblings.

Managing After Birth

Tips on managing once the twins have arrived.

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