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
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Preparing for Your Twin Cesarean Birth
Even if you're planning a vaginal birth, it's important to know what to expect should you need more medical intervention. What are some reasons why twin moms-to-be may need to give birth via cesarean? Who is actually in the operating room with you when your babies are delivered? And what can you expect postpartum after your babies are delivered?
33 min
77
Twin Developmental Milestones: Movement and Phy...
How do milestones for premature twins differ from full-term twins? And what basic movements and physical activity should you expect from your babies during the first year?
39 min
78
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
79
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
80
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
81
Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Carriers
What kind of carriers work best for tandem babywearing? We're breaking down the pros and cons of each style according to the twin parents who know them best!
37 min
82
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
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
Home vs Hospital Birth for Twins
You may have been dreaming about having a homebirth when you were first planning your pregnancy.
46 min
87
Sleep Training Your Twins
You may have read or heard about sleep training. What exactly is it? What are your options?
36 min
88
Where Should My Twins Sleep?
Should you put newborns together? Keep them in your room or put them in the nursery?
40 min
89
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
90
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
91
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
92
How to Prepare Your Body for a Better 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?
36 min
93
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
94
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
95
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
96
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
97
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
98
How Twin Dads can help moms who breastfeed
If you are a twin mom and wish to breastfeed your babies how can your husband help support you on this journey
36 min
99
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
100
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