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Useful Links
Links to all relevant organisations that provide support, advice and information to parents and professional carers of twins, triplets and higher order multiples. Includes international links, twins' research, fertility services and assistance for families who require specialist support.

Breastfeeding Support
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Fertility/Infertility Services & Advice
General Baby & Parenting
Government & Childcare
International Multiples Links
Maternity & Ante-Natal Services
Medical Issues & Advice
Multiples Support & Research
Premature Baby Charities
Special Needs
Twins & Multiples Clubs
Twins Friendly Holidays


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Breastfeeding Premature Twins & Triplets - Many multiples are born prematurely, most often from from days or weeks to sometimes months early. For parents of twins, triplets and higher order multiples wishing to breast feed their babies, the extent of the babies prematurity can impact breast feeding success. A singleton gestation (pregnancy with one baby) is based on 40 weeks, twins on 37, triplets on 34 and quads on 32. Mother's breastmilk provides superior nutrition. protects against disease and enhances infant development. In short, it is perfectly made for babies, especially when they are premature. While premature birth complicates the breast feeding of these infants, with knowledge, patience, perseverence, and good support systems in place, breastfeeding can be successful and a read more
NICE Issue Multiple Pregnancy Guidelines - 28/09/2011 | UK National Pregnancy Month - 09/09/2011 | Mumpreneur Awards - Founder of TwinsUK is a Finalist! - 01/09/2011 | A Celebration of Multiple Births in Newcastle! - 01/09/2011 | Is your Baby in Special care? - 05/07/2011 |