Multiple Births

Follow the links below to find information about multiple births.

Reviewed September 2008

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Title:   Raising twins and multiples
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A parent of twins talks about the challenges of raising multiple births; includes statistics, challenges and links for more support.
Date:   May 2006

Title:   Twins - identical and fraternal
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Mar 2007

Title:   Breastfeeding triplets, quads or more
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
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.
Date:   Jan 2006

Title:   Sleep problems - more than one baby
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Assisted reproduction technology in Australia and New Zealand 2005
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   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.
Date:   Sep 2007

Title:   Twins
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Breastfeeding twins
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
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.
Date:   Oct 2006

Title:   Having a baby
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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.
Date:   Dec 2006
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