Having Twins and More

A Parent's Guide to Multiple Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Childhood
Revised Third Edition

by Elizabeth Noble
Published by Houghton Mifflin

Elizabeth Noble has nearly 30 years experience in working with multiple pregnancies. Her best-selling book, "Having Twins and More," provides detailed information about the birthing experience, postpartum concerns, and caring for twins at home.

Noble believes that many of the common problems associated with multiple pregnancies can be prevented by a vigilant program of prenatal care by the mother. Simply, education, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and rest can greatly help expectant mothers.

In her book, Noble covers many different topics, ranging from proper nutrition and prenatal care, to preparations for a multiple birth to techniques and treatments to prolong pregnancy and avoid premature birth.

Nine appendices are included, providing information about exercise both prenatal and postpartum, information about assisted reproduction technology and planning for parents and hospital personnel in the event of a loss. Well illustrated, and with a glossary, bibliography and resource section, Noble's book provides insightful information and assessment of risks and potential complications to allow parents expecting twins to make informed, safe choices in their healthcare plans and procedures.

560 pages, softbound
8 x 9 x 1-1/2"

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Chapter Index:

Foreword
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The Fascination With Multiple Births
How are Multiples Formed?
Who Has Multiples?
Awaiting Multiples: Parents' Feelings and Practical Considerations
Bonding with Multiples
Sharing Space: Twinship Experiences in Utero
Potential Hazards of Multiple Pregnancy
How to Give Your Babies the Best Chance with Optimal Nutrition
Prenatal Care and Screening Tests
How to Prepare for a Multiple Birth
Labor and Birth of Multiples
Caesarean Delivery of Multiples
The Feeding of Multiple Infants
Caring for Two or More
As Multiples Grow
Having Supertwins: Triplets, Quads, and More
The Older Sibling/s
Some Special Features of Twinship
Treatments to Prolong Pregnancy - To Prevent Preterm Birth and Low Birth Weight
The Care of Multiples Born Too Soon (Premies)
Multiples With Special Needs
The Death of a Multiple: Parents' Perspectives
Survivors of a Twin Pregnancy

Appendix 1: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Appendix 2: Declaration of the Rights and Statement of Needs of Twins and Higher Order Multiples
Appendix 3: Biography Becomes Biology!
Appendix 4: Summary of Essential Prenatal Exercises
Appendix 5: Summary of Essential Postpartum Exercises
Appendix 6: Summary of Essential Exercises After a Caesarean
Appendix 7: Posture Checklist
Appendix 8: Medical Risks of Epidural Anesthesia During Childbirth
Appendix 9: Plans for Parents and Hospital Personnel in the Event of Loss

Glossary
Resources
Bibliography and Further Reading