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Double Trouble: Twins and How to Survive Them

By (author) Emma Mahony

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This indispensable guide to multiple pregnancy, birth and beyond, comes from an expert on the subject â€“ Emma Mahony is a twin herself as well as being the mother of twins. Humorous cartoons from the Timesâ€™ front-page cartoonist make this a lighthearted, informative guide to everything expectant mothers of twins need to know. Twins are amazing â€“ but multiple pregnancy and birth, not to mention coping with twins once they are born, carries a set of special fears, risks and issues. Many parents-to-be find themselves overwhelmed. This guide is informative yet informal â€“ in a similar vein to â€˜Best Friends Guide To Pregnancyâ€™. The author is uniquely experienced in this subject, being a twin and also a mother of baby twins. Contains advice from pregnancy and childcare experts as well as case studies. Illustrated inside with humorous cartoons from Jonathan Pugh, father of two and front-page cartoonist at The Times. An exploration of practical issues such as eating for three, managing breastfeeding, and the trend towards Caesareans for NHS twin births. â€¢ Any special concerns? The unnecessary label of â€˜high riskâ€™ in pregnancy. â€¢ Testimonies from mums who have tried different approaches. â€¢ Interviews with medical and midwife experts. â€¢ A step-by-step guide to the different stages of pregnancy and birth, including how to involve the father and explain twins to other siblings. â€¢ Tips on managing once the twins have arrived.