Premature Twins in the NICU Premature twins, also known as preemies, are born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Unlike a singleton pregnancy, full-term gestation for twins is 38 weeks. Twins babies born between 34 – 37 gestation are likely to do incredibly well, so long there are no further complications or health issues. …
Kangaroo CareFor Both Premature and Full Term Babies. Kangaroo care is skin to skin contact between mom or dad and their newborn baby. The benefits are extraordinary, especially vital for premature babies. Many studies have been done since the early eighties, some say there are no benefits but most show positive results for …
Bottle Feeding Twins Guide Bottle feeding twins is something you may choose to do or for various reason you may have no choice but to formula feed. Like going back to work or you just don’t have enough milk. Some mothers opt to breastfeed while supplementing with a bottle. If you decide to express …
A Breastfeeding DietWhen Having Twins A breastfeeding diet is to ensure you and your twins get all that you need to stay strong and healthy. When breastfeeding your body’s priority is to produce milk for your twins then you get whatever nutrients are left. For this reason it is important to eat …
Breast Milk Storage A guideline on breast milk storage and how to prepare your stored breast milk. If your babies are spending some time in the NICU or you’re having problems with breastfeeding, expressing your breast milk is an option. Most hospitals will have a place for you to refrigerate or freeze your milk …
Breastfeeding Premature Twins Breastfeeding premature babies is possible! Multiple births often result in a preterm birth. If you give birth to premature twins you will most likely have several concerns. Constantly worrying about the well being of her twins can be a very traumatic time. If your babies need sometime in the NICU, then …
Breastfeeding Twins and Tandem Nursing A How To Guide Do you want to breastfeed your twins? Breastfeeding twins is no easy task, you will need a can do attitude and lots and lots of patients. I did it and you can too. Breastfeeding is something both mother and babies need to learn how to …
Breastfeeding TwinsBottle or Breast? Breastfeeding twins takes lots of commitment, patience and hard work. Here you can read, learn or share your experiences, whether you nursed or bottle fed your twins. Though it can be tricky to begin with, you can do it and many mothers from everywhere are very successful in doing …
Advice for Newborn Twins What’s your Best Twin Tip? How did you cope! ** Routine * Sleep * Relax ** Congratulations! Your newborn twins have come into the world, or maybe you have just found out you are expecting twins ‘Now what do I do, how will I cope?’ is maybe questions you …
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