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Should I be taking prenatal vitamins or supplements? And is there any medication I shouldn’t be taking?

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If you’re not already taking it, as soon as you find out you’re pregnant, start taking folic acid as it’s important for your babies’...
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What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy multiples pregnancy?

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While we’d suggest following pretty much the same advice as with a singleton pregnancy, a multiples pregnancy can be more taxing on your body...
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Should I eat for two? Or three… or four…

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In a word; No! Sorry to be killjoys, but as long as you’re eating the right things - plenty of nutrients in a balanced...
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I’m having slight spotting and bleeding in my multiples pregnancy. Should I be concerned?

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Whether it’s accompanied by pain or not, you should always, always check out vaginal bleeding straight away with your healthcare provider or local hospital...
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Is a multiples pregnancy more risky than a singleton pregnancy?

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Yes, it is, but please don’t let this worry you unduly. Statistically, a multiples pregnancy is considered higher risk than a singleton pregnancy, but...
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How long does a multiple pregnancy last?

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While a full-term singleton pregnancy is considered 40 weeks, for one reason or another multiples pregnancies tend to be slightly shorter. If you’re carrying...
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So you’re actually having twins, triplets or more. Now what?

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Expecting multiples can be a huge shock, the best news you’ve ever had or the cause of great worry and stress (or all three)....
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I’ve been told there are two sacs in my uterus, but then my doctor said it might not be twins. I’m confused…

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If you discover very early on you’re having twins - in the first trimester - you’ll be told doctors can see two sacs and...
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When will I know how many babies I’m carrying?

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Again, every pregnancy is different. Some families find out very early on they’re expecting multiples, while others - especially if one or more of...
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But there aren’t any multiples in our family!

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Ah well, science isn’t always exact! While multiples do run in families - if you have sets of non-identical, or fraternal, twins in the...
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Will I be able to tell if I’m pregnant with twins, triplets or more?

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It’s impossible to say. Some multiples mums say their symptoms were the same as singleton pregnancies, some say they were far worse; as with...
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Get Organised with Home Learning

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Having twins or triplets or even one child is challenging and not just physically, but mentally too as they almost always have different personalities,...
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Look After Yourself

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What should I do? Taking care of yourself during a multiples pregnancy starts with eating well – except that little research has been done on...
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Doula Support

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What is a Doula? Have you ever heard of one? It’s a woman employed by expecting mothers to help them through pregnancy and the first...
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

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Not related to carpel tunnel syndrome, but endlessly irritating, can be a loss of grip or hand-strength. Save buying or using expensive glasses until...
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The First Few Weeks

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If you feel up to it, try to get showered and dressed when you wake up in the morning. We know if you’ve had...
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When will I know how many babies I’m carrying?

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Again, every pregnancy is different. Some families find out very early on they’re expecting multiples, while others - especially if one or more of...
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Nausea

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Morning sickness is really badly named. While some women do get a bout of acute nausea in the mornings, others get it in the...
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If you’ve experienced a premature baby - whether in NICU or not - and have come out the other side, you might want to...
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Doula Support

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What is a Doula? Have you ever heard of one? It’s a woman employed by expecting mothers to help them through pregnancy and the first...
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How long does a multiple pregnancy last?

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While a full-term singleton pregnancy is considered 40 weeks, for one reason or another multiples pregnancies tend to be slightly shorter. If you’re carrying...
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