Twin Talks: Pregnancy and Parenting M...
We encourage parents who are expecting twins as well as experienced moms and dads of multiples. Together, we explore the unique challenges new parents face when raising two or more children of the same age. Join us as we embrace the joys of parenting when you’ve got double the duty.
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Traveling with Twins
How do you know when your twins are ready? How do handle eating and sleeping arrangements which may not follow your typical schedule?
37 min
2
Nutrition for Twin Pregnancies
What exactly does your body need nutritionally to help with the growth and development of your babies? What are the daily caloric requirements? Plus, we'll demystify common foods that are often considered "taboo" during pregnancy.
36 min
3
Preparing for Your Twin Vaginal Birth
What are the pros and cons to both mom and baby? What should you expect during labor and delivery?
41 min
4
Identifying Twin Types During Pregnancy
What exactly are they looking for during those ultrasounds? How do they determine if your pregnancy is more "high risk" than others? And how accurate are their findings?
32 min
5
Singletons Before Twins
How will you prepare your singleton for the arrival of the new babies?
42 min
6
Inside the NICU: Bonding with your Babies
How important is physical contact with your newborn? What are some other ways to bond with your babies without touching them?
34 min
7
Childcare Options for Twin Parents
What are the most popular childcare options for twins? How practical are these options for you and your family?
38 min
8
Twinning: How Does It Happen?
You may be asking questions like, how did this happen? How common are twins? Are they identical or fraternal? And could it happen to me again?
33 min
9
Sibling Rivalry Between Twins
How does twin sibling rivalry differ from rivalry shared between singletons? And what is the parent's role in diffusing conflict?
36 min
10
Helping Your Singleton Deal with Twin “Invaders”
As expecting parents, we’ve been planning for their arrival with excitement and terror all at the same time.
36 min
11
What Expecting Twin Dads Really Need to Know
If you’re a soon-to-be twin dad, there’s probably a million things running through your head each day, as it gets closer to The Big Day of your twins’ arrival.
43 min
12
How to Fix Diastasis Recti After a Twin Birth
If you are pregnant with twins and want to prepare your body for labor and delivery have you thought about working on your abdomen?
40 min
13
Helping Your Singleton Deal with Twin “Invaders”
As expecting parents, we’ve been planning for their arrival with excitement and terror all at the same time.
36 min
14
What Expecting Twin Dads Really Need to Know
If you’re a soon-to-be twin dad, there’s probably a million things running through your head each day, as it gets closer to The Big Day of your twins’ arrival.
43 min
15
Teaching Your Twins to Embrace Individuality
How can we help them embrace their twindom while still standing out in a crowd?
52 min
16
Back to Work After Twins: Finding Flexibility
Are you planning on returning to work after having twins? How can you find flexibility in your existing job or in a new job that allows to you be the hands-on parent that you desire and still be a breadwinner?
39 min
17
From surviving into thriving in the first year
Caring for two babies at the same time is one of the hardest things a person can do in their entire lifetime.
49 min
18
Trending Baby Names for Twins
Ready to name your twins or triplets? Where do you even start? Today we're looking at the current trends when it comes to naming your new little bundles of joy!
36 min
19
Annoying Questions People Ask About Twins
What are some of the common questions asked? What's the best way to respond to them? How do you handle the situation gracefully without divulging too much information?
33 min
20
Prenatal Care for Twin Moms: The Tupler Technique
If you are pregnant with twins and want to prepare your body for labor and delivery have you thought about working on your abdomen?
36 min
21
What is Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)?
How are pregnancies diagnosed with this condition? How can it impact your twins?
58 min
22
Twin Transitions: Kindergarten Readiness
You're getting ready to send your twins to kindergarten, but are they really ready? How do you know?
35 min
23
Home vs Hospital Birth for Twins
You may have been dreaming about having a homebirth when you were first planning your pregnancy.
46 min
24
MoDi Twins: Monochorionic Diamniotic Pregnancy
Does sharing the same placenta require additional monitoring? Should you expect additional care from your obstetrician or perinatologist?
32 min
25
Clothing Hacks for Twins: Making Things Simple!
Between diapering and changing clothes multiple times a day, you just learn to grin and bear it. But what if there are ways to make this easier? Today we’re talking about hacks to make it easier to get twin babies dressed!
31 min