Twins! 2e

Written for parents expecting twins or other multiples, this book draws on the knowledge of clinicians who work daily with pregnant women carrying more than one baby and with their infants. It starts the moment a mother learns she is carrying multiples and walks through pregnancy and delivery. Topics include building a working relationship with your care provider, planning before conception, how embryos and fetuses develop, and gaining weight in a healthy way during pregnancy.

Once the babies arrive, the book follows the whole family through the first year, which brings both joy and demands. It covers establishing sleeping and feeding routines, recognizing that each baby has a distinct personality, and how family roles shift as the household grows, including how to support older children. Practical strategies for parents with little spare time are included, along with conversations with other parents of twins.

This second edition adds material on complementary approaches such as acupuncture, supplements, and herbs, and on current safety guidance for prescription and over-the-counter medications. It also includes 3-D ultrasound images of developing twins, information on immunizations and their safety, and an updated guide to twin-focused organizations, periodicals, and websites.

The aim is to help expectant parents of twins have a safe, healthy pregnancy so they can focus on raising their children.