The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook: Pregnancy and the First Days with Twins, Triplets, and More
Your reaction might have been something like this: "Hurrah! I'm  pregnant! What? TWINS?!" Being pregnant with two (or more!) is different from  being pregnant with one, andThe Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebooktells it  like it is, from weight gain to proper preparation for bringing your duplicate  (or triplicate) bundles of joy home from the hospital. Author Nancy Bowers  couldn't be more qualified to write such a book: not only is she a nurse and  teacher of birth classes, she is also the mother of her own set of twins.This book covers the same material as any pregnancy guide, and in approximately  the same order. Starting with proper nutrition and continuing through the  standard routines of visits and testing, it finishes up with the actual labor,  postnatal care, and a walk-through of those first few days at home. Because all  this information is aimed specifically at multiple pregnancies, you'll also find  information about subjects like selective reduction, bed rest, and the chances  of having at least one baby delivered by cesarean section. Through it all,  Bowers's wise and experienced tone manages to soothe while educating. Bowers  emphasizes that "multiple pregnancy is demanding work, but the rewards are  matchless." She frequently encourages parents to seek out support, whether  through a parenting group or a counselor, and provides an excellent guide at the  end of the book that offers contact information for all sorts of potential help.Destined to become a classic for parents of multiples, this sourcebook is one  you'll want to keep handy throughout your pregnancy and beyond.--Jill  Lightner