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Twins Tips - Introduction
We understand how exciting and daunting the prospect of having twins can be and appreciate the unique challenges of raising twins and multiples as we've been there too!

Twins Tips provides relevant advice and practical tips for multiple birth families, making it easy to access information on any multiples-related subject, helping you prepare for any eventuality! Twins Tips are regularly updated and we also welcome your suggestions.

Breastfeeding & Weaning
Childcare & School
Family Relationships
Financial Help & Advice
Fun with Twins and Multiples !
Multiple Birth Statistics, Facts & Trivia
Safety & Travel with Multiples
Special Needs Children
The First Year !
Twin Pregnancy & Multiple Births
Twin Toddler Tips
Twins Language & Development
Twins Shopping Guides
Useful Checklists


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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 |