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Follow the links below to find information about multiple births.
Reviewed September 2008
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Raising twins and multiples
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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| Description: |
A parent of twins talks about the challenges of raising multiple births; includes statistics, challenges and links for more support.
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May 2006
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Twins - identical and fraternal
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Better Health Channel
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Twins account for over 90 per cent of multiple births. Identical twins form when a single fertilised egg (ovum) splits in two. Fraternal twins develop from two eggs fertilised by two sperm, and are no more alike than individual brothers or sisters (siblings) born at different times.
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Mar 2007
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Breastfeeding triplets, quads or more
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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| Description: |
Some mothers find breastfeeding one baby demanding. Breastfeeding three or four or more could be viewed as a definite challenge. But many mothers succeed.
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Jan 2006
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Sleep problems - more than one baby
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Better Health Channel
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Getting babies to sleep at night is a common problem for parents of twins, triplets, quads or more. An important first step is to establish a predictable bedtime routine.
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Sep 2007
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Assisted reproduction technology in Australia and New Zealand 2005
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report presents data on success rates based on live delivery and how they vary by treatment type, women's age and number of embryos transferred. Also included is information on birth outcomes such as multiple birth, gestational age, birthweight, and perinatal mortality.
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| Date: |
Sep 2007
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| Title: |
Twins
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Once you have found out that you are expecting twins it can very exciting. It can also be scary as you think about how you will manage two babies at once.
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| Date: |
Oct 2008
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Breastfeeding twins
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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| Description: |
Most women greet with mixed feelings the news that they are expecting twins. This article draws from the experiences mothers of twins to put together information and ideas to help you deal with the challenges of breastfeeding and parenting your babies.
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| Date: |
Oct 2006
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Having a baby
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Having a baby gives you information on how to look
after yourself and your baby in pregnancy and the busy
weeks after the birth. It's about what to expect in labour
and birth and how to make informed decisions about
your care.
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Dec 2006
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