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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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
102
Home vs Hospital Birth for Twins
You may have been dreaming about having a homebirth when you were first planning your pregnancy.
46 min
103
Sleep Training Your Twins
You may have read or heard about sleep training. What exactly is it? What are your options?
36 min
104
Where Should My Twins Sleep?
Should you put newborns together? Keep them in your room or put them in the nursery?
40 min
105
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
106
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
107
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
108
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
109
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
110
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
111
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
112
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
113
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
114
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
115
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
116
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
117
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
118
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
119
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
120
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
121
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
122
Flexible Work Options for Twin Parents
Where should you look for jobs that are a little more flexible? How can you adjust your resume if you've been out of work for a while?
49 min
123
Bedrest During a Twin Pregnancy
What are the different levels of restrictions for bedrest? What's the difference between resting at a hospital and resting at home?
35 min
124
Do Prenatal Vitamins Differ for Twin Pregnancies?
35 min
125
Teaching Your Twins to Embrace Individuality
52 min