6 Useful Tips for Raising Twins in Their First Year

Raising twins is one of the most rewarding jobs a parent can have. Being first-time parents raising twin babies can be daunting but Mom of twins, Anne Marshall shares some thoughts on making that important first year with your twins as enriching as possible. For any Feeding Method You Use, Feed Them Together I had been intending…

ByTwins MagazineAugust 22, 20220Comments

Pregnancy & Birth

How to Prepare for Twins (While Eating Ice Cream)

Being pregnant with twins might, just might, make you want to binge-watch Hallmark movies and eat ice cream (double scoops). Okay, you also know that you need to prepare for twins too. The dilemma! But where should you start? Just the thought of prepping makes you turn back to your ice cream and chick flick…

ByAmanda Clark-RudolphMarch 11, 20220Comments

Family Life Parenting Twins Toddler Life

The Myths of Motherhood

Like many new mothers of twins, I managed to get through that first year by sheer willpower putting one foot in front of the other, changing diaper after diaper, almost as if in a trance. However, by the time our twins were 15 months old, I was feeling increasingly overwhelmed and hopeless about my ability…

ByCarol B. Cowley, M.S.N.December 16, 20211Comment

Pregnancy & Birth Twins Basics

7 Tips on Recovering from a C-Section

Let’s face it moms, from the moment we discover we are pregnant, we have this idea in our heads of how wonderful having a natural birth will be with no drugs, maybe even at home submerged in your own bathtub, and creating the most beautiful and perfect environment to bring this amazing new life into…

ByTwins MagazineDecember 16, 20210Comments

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Tips for Twins in their First Year

Feeding For any feeding method you use, feed them together. I had been intending to breastfeed, but ultimately ended up bottle feeding. When my partner first went back to work, I would feed them one at a time. One would be screaming while the other had their bottle. It was stressful for all of…

ByAnne MarshallMarch 15, 20210Comments

Maternity Time Pregnancy & Birth Twins Basics

10 Tips to Increase Your Milk Supply When Pumping for Twins

As parents, we always want what’s best for our babies. And often, choosing between breastfeeding and formula-feeding is one of the most challenging decisions expectant parents have to make. Health experts recommend breastfeeding for at least six months because they believe it is “nature’s perfect food” and ideal for a human baby’s overall system. Studies have…

ByMarie Christine UmaliJuly 19, 20200Comments

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Trouble Breastfeeding? What to do if you are struggling to breastfeed your twins

Breastfeeding can sometimes be a challenge and the fact is that it's not for everyone. According to NCBI, 20-23% of new mothers experience lactation difficulties, and around 2% to 5% are unable to lactate for some of the reasons mentioned earlier. In some cases, it's the baby that experiences some challenges. Those who have intellectual disabilities,…

ByMarie Christine UmaliJuly 15, 20200Comments