The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook

Pregnancy and the first days with twins, triplets and more

by Nancy Bowers, RN, BSN
Published by Contemporary Books

Nancy Bowers is the creator of the Marvelous Multiples program used by perinatal professionals at more than 100 hospitals in the United States and Canada. As a skilled teacher of perinatal classes for parents expecting multiple babies and a mother of twins herself, Bowers fully understands the needs and concerns of expectant mothers.

In her book, The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook, Bowers fully explores the process from the beginning of a multiples pregnancy through the first few days after birth. Topics covered include a mother's emotions in a multiples pregnancy, proper nutrition, a woman's changing body during the pregnancy, baby growth and development, bed rest and more.

Bowers also discusses hospital and specialized care for newborn multiples, feeding and getting to know the multiple babies and bringing the newborns home. Includes an extensive resource section with addresses, telephone numbers, websites and more for additional information, as well as sample menus and a comprehensive glossary.

420 pages, softbound
6 x 9 x 1-1/8"

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Chapter Index:

PART I: The Joys and Challenges of Multiple Pregnancy

Welcome to the World of Multiples
Multiple Pregnancy After Infertility
Emotions in Multiple Pregnancy
Multiple Pregnancy Nutrition: Eating for Everyone
Your Changing Body
Adapting Your Lifestyle With a Multiple Pregnancy
Prenatal Care for You and Your Babies
Fetal Growth and Development
Prenatal Diagnosis and Testing in Multiple Pregnancy

PART II: The Joys and Challenges of Being High-Risk

Preterm Labor and Birth
Other Complications in Multiple Pregnancy
Bed Rest
Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction

PART III: The Joys and Challenges of Giving Birth to Multiples

Planning for the Birth of Your Babies
Labor and Vaginal Birth of Multiples
Cesarean Birth of Multiples
Your Recovery and Postpartum Care

PART IV: The Joys and Challenges of Multiple Babies

Well-Baby Care in the Hospital
Your Babies in Intensive Care
Specialized Care for Babies
Getting to Know Your Babies
Feeding Multiple Babies - Creative Dining
Surviving the First Days at Home

Epilogue
Appendix A: Declaration of Rights and Statement of Needs of Twins and Higher Order Multiples
Appendix B: Sample Menus
Appendix C: Birth Plan for Multiples
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Resources