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.

Kids & Family
Education
Health & Fitness
1
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
2
How Twin Families Can Save Money for the Future
What can you do to plan ahead and save money for the future of twin parenting?
52 min
3
Decorating Bedrooms for Boy and Girl Twins
Do you have to decorate your twins' room in pink and blue? What other options are there? And how can you update their room as they become preschool and school-age kids?
46 min
4
Au Pairs: Affordable Childcare for Your Twins
What exactly is an au pair, and how can they help simplify your life? We’re chatting with two host moms from Au Pair in America, the nation’s first accredited au pair program
29 min
5
Home vs Hospital Birth for Twins
You may have been dreaming about having a homebirth when you were first planning your pregnancy.
46 min
6
Sleep Training Your Twins
You may have read or heard about sleep training. What exactly is it? What are your options?
36 min
7
Where Should My Twins Sleep?
Should you put newborns together? Keep them in your room or put them in the nursery?
40 min
8
Inside the NICU: What to Expect
Who are the different care providers and what are their roles? What are the typical visiting hours for the family?
35 min
9
Postnatal 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?
40 min
10
Preparing Your Twin Nursery
What are some essentials every twin mom should have in her babies' nursery? How do you make an average size room work with two babies?
36 min
11
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
12
Twin Developmental Milestones: Speech and Language
What are the common speech issues for twins? How do speech problems vary depending on gender? And what is a parent's role in the therapy process?
34 min
13
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
14
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
15
What Adult Twins Want You to Know
If your little ones could tell you what they are really thinking and how they feel about your twin parenting strategy, what would they say?
50 min
16
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
17
How Dads Can Support Breastfeeding Moms
If you are a twin mom and wish to breastfeed your babies how can your husband help support you on this journey
36 min
18
Chances of Twinning: Genetics and Fertility Tre...
What are your chances of twinning, whether it’s through genetics or through the use of fertility treatments? Why are fraternal twins more common in families that have a history of twins?
30 min
19
Debunking Myths About Twin Pregnancy
Is it really rare to be pregnant the full 40 weeks? And is bedrest pretty much unavoidable?
33 min
20
Vanishing Twin Syndrome
What actually causes the loss of an embryo and when does it typically happen? And what could this mean for your surviving twin?
29 min
21
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
22
Are Twin Moms More Likely to Get Postpartum Dep...
If you are carrying multiple babies, are you more prone to experiencing postpartum depression? What can you expect?
39 min
23
Twin Transitions: Introducing Solids
How do you know when your twins are ready? What are some of the best foods to help kick off this stage? Plus, some practical tips for parents of twins on how to set up your space!
37 min
24
Twins and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
How does SIDS specifically impact twins? Why are twins typically considered to be at greater risk?
28 min
25
Diastasis Recti: Abdominal Separation After Twins
What is happening within the body and why does this commonly impact moms of twins? How can you check to see if you have it?
44 min