Twins! Pregnancy, Birth and the First Year of Life, Second Edition

Twins! is a comprehensive guide for all parents preparing for a multiple birth. It is filled with practical advice from specialists who work with expectant mothers and their twins every day.

From the moment the expectant mom knows she’s getting more than she expected, Twins! provides complete information on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience:

Your relationship with your practitionerPre-pregnancy planningFetal and embryonic developmentHealthy weight gain for expectant mothers

Once the babies are born, Twins! sees the whole family through the exciting and challenging first year, examining such issues as:

Sleeping and feeding schedulesYour babies as individualsRedefining the family and supporting the needs of other childrenSurvival tips for extra-busy parentsInsightful roundtable discussions with other parents of twins

New in this second edition:

Complimentary medical practices, including acupuncture, supplements and herbs—as well as current safety guidelines for the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications3-D ultrasound images of developing twinsWhat parents need to know about immunizations and their safetyAn up-to-date resource guide to twin-specific organizations, periodicals, and Internet linksAnd much more!

Twins! gives you all the information you need to have a safe and sound twin pregnancy so you can concentrate on the joy of raising happy, healthy children.

Congratulations!

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0060742194
Publisher ‏ : ‎ MorrowPb
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2006
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd ed.
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780060742195
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060742195
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.92 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,797,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #129 in Twins & Multiples Parenting #640 in Sibling Relationships (Books) #2,598 in Baby & Toddler Parenting
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