Twins Nursery Ideas Planning a Twins Nursery Planning and preparing for a twins nursery is not only fun but helps make everything feel real, that feeling of yes we really are having twins. When designing your twin nursery with no doubt you will want something that’s functional and comfortable but the most exciting part is …
Ideas for aBaby Shower for Twins Planning a baby shower for twins? Check out these cute ideas when having a twin baby shower including invitations, themes and decorations, food, twin baby shower games and ideas for twin baby gifts. The very first thing to decide is: If you are the mother-to-be, do you want someone to organize it for …
A Newborn Twins Checklist Twin Gear Preparing for a newborn twins? Then you definitely need our Newborn Twin checklist! You may have already finalized naming the twins, but here is some information to help you take some of the stress out of actually getting Day 1 ready for twin babies. There is so …
Pain Relief During Twin Labor Other than natural pain relief during labor there are medicated options available. Many healthcare professionals recommend all women delivering twins have an epidural in case of an emergency cesarean section. Pain Relief During Labor Some mothers choose medicated relief like an epidural while others choose relaxation and visualization …
Jaundice in Newborns Jaundice is common with newborn babies though most will only get it mildly. It causes the skin (and sometimes the whites of the eyes) to have a yellow tinge due to excess bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is passed through the liver, due to prematurity of their tiny livers, your babies are unable …
Gestational Diabetesand Twin Pregnancy It is important to be aware of gestational diabetes and other twin pregnancy complications. But it is also best not to worry, as long as you have the correct medical care and a healthy twin pregnancy which also includes a relaxed mommy. What Causes Gestational Diabetes This is usually temporary and is …
Braxton Hicks Contractions Braxton Hicks contractions are also known as false labor or practice contractions. They get their name from the English doctor John Braxton Hicks, who described them in 1872 as the contractions that occur before the real thing. What are Braxton Hicks Contractions? Braxton Hicks are explained as the muscles of your …
Pelvic Floor ExercisesCommonly Known as Kegel Exercises By regularly performing pelvic floor exercises, also known as kegel exercises, you can strengthen the muscles that support the bladder, bowels and uterus. What are the Benefits of Kegel Exercises? Firstly this can really help you during the labor and delivery of your babies allowing you to …
Twin Pregnancy Complications So you’re having twins, what an exciting time. You may be concerned about the complications that can arise during a your pregnancy. When it comes to having twins and pregnancy complications it is important to be aware but not to worry or obsess about the what ifs. Concentrate on the now and …
Pregnancy BleedingAnd Twin Pregnancies Vaginal pregnancy bleeding or spotting is very common in the first trimester of a twin pregnancy, and is not always cause for concern. Even more commonly seen in women expecting twins is spotting in early pregnancy as your body adjusts to a multiple pregnancy. Some women may even bleed at the …