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Twins

A practical guide to parenting multiples from conception to preschool
By Katrina Bowman
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Twins by Katrina Bowman is a comprehensive guide for parents expecting or raising twins. Written by mothers who experienced the shock of having twins themselves, the book blends extensive research with real-life stories from twin parents. It covers pregnancy, birth, and toddlerhood with clear medical explanations and practical advice. Readers will find useful hints and survival tips, alongside easy-reference tables throughout the text, making it an essential resource for managing the unique challenges and joys of raising multiples.
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Ideal for expectant parents of twins and multiples, healthcare professionals, and family members seeking practical and emotional support for twin pregnancies and early childhood. Especially relevant given the rising number of multiple births due to IVF and older maternal age.

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An updated edition of this user-friendly guide to having and parenting more than one baby/toddler at the same time.

A user-friendly guide to having and parenting more than one baby/toddler at the same time.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

When Louise and Katrina discovered they were having twins, both had the same thought once they recovered from the shock: buy a book that explains what to expect in order to get organised and to prepare emotionally and physically for the anticipated upheaval to their lives. When they couldn't find such a text, they decided to write it themselves.

Based on extensive research as well as their own and other twin parents' experiences of pregnancy, birth and twin toddlers, Katrina and Louise offer sound practical advice that is backed up by medical practitioners and health professionals where relevant. Detailed information with user-friendly explanations of medical jargon is peppered with amusing and moving stories of catastrophe, chaos and coping.

There are at-a-glance hints and survival tips at the end of each chapter and easy-reference tables of information throughout.

The number of multiple births is rapidly increasing due to IVF and the older age range of new mothers. More people are having twins (or multiples) than ever before. This is the book they have to have.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743318669

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 368

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Health & Wellness Katrina Bowman Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Katrina Bowman and Louise Ryan both have active roles in the main Australian support network for parents of twins (AMBA).

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