Twins & Multiples

Parents.com partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) to create this unique peak into a baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of a baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 3rd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

...There were still some items remaining on Andrea Katz's "twins to-do list" on the last day of week... 32 of her pregnancy. She knew the babies might arrive on the early side, since multiples usually do... not the way we thought it would," says Andrea. The Katzes' experience is pretty typical for parents of twins...

Learn important facts and risk factors for twin pregnancy.

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

...If you're carrying more than one baby, chances are good you'll deliver early. Twins are usually... at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. An early due date isn't the only challenge to having multiples... cervix may be quite dilated early on. What's more, since multiples often come weeks early, the pushing...

... nighttime infant-care agency for twins in Boston. The March of Dimes reports that multiples make up about... husband, and yourself," says Joan Friedman, PhD, author of Emotionally Healthy Twins. Many moms...'t control. Instead, focus on what you can, like your diet, says Nancy Bowers, author of The Multiple...

Bulk shopping for one baby is a good idea, but for twins it's a necessity!

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

With more than one on the way, the mama-to-be will be doubly thrilled with this theme.

You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.

Feel crampy or beyond exhausted? See the surprising clues that may indicate you're expecting -- before a pregnancy test would.

We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 2nd trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

Could there be a boy or a girl in your future? Take our fun quiz, based on ancient beliefs about gender prediction.

What's going on with your baby in his sixth week in utero? Learn all about fetal development and important pregnancy milestones specific to this week of pregnancy!

We've partnered with the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM), Johns Hopkins, and the March of Dimes to create this unique peak into Baby's development inside the womb. These images reveal all the intricate details of your baby's growth -- from a collection of cells to a full-term newborn. While most women may only receive one or two ultrasounds during pregnancy, which is normal, this slideshow of the 1st trimester of pregnancy gives you a look at each week of development.

Find out how your age affects pregnancy -- and what you can to do ensure that both you and your developing baby are safe and healthy.

What's going on with your baby in pregnancy week 11? Find out all about important pregnancy milestones and exciting fetal development specific to this week of pregnancy!

...Are you about to have twins, triplets, or even more? Your life will be much easier if you stock up... now on enough of everything to keep the nursery running smoothly while you juggle those multiple tots... strollers for multiples. ____ Playpens: Playpens simply don't work for triplets or more, because their play...

... multiples: 1. Yes, you can make enough milk. Because milk production works on a supply-and-demand basis... to be fed. If you have twins, you can feed them together by holding both in the football hold position.... Supplement with formula if needed. If you have triplets or higher multiples, formula may need to enter...

Are you having a boy or a girl? These old wives' tales are a fun (but not scientific!) way to guess the sex of your baby.

What's going on with your baby in pregnancy week 18? Find out all about important pregnancy milestones and exciting fetal development specific to this week of pregnancy!

A stunning, month-by-month photo gallery of pregnancy.

Pregnancy can be a time of lots of questions, especially when it comes to your and your baby's health. Knowing what's safe and what's not -- and when symptoms necessitate a call to your doctor is important. Here's a primer on when you should pick up the phone.

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