Author: Barbara Luke Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks ISBN: 9780062379481 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This fourth edition of the book that introduced readers to the revolutionary, nutritionally based prenatal program for the growing number of women pregnant with multiples is now revised and expanded for an era when multiple births are on the rise and includes updated diet and exercise recommendations for the postpartum mother as well as twenty-five new recipes. You're expecting more than one baby? Congratulations! Effective, encouraging, and up-to-date, When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads is essential for you and your babies. Like all mothers-to-be, you're experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions: joy, fear, confusion, and excitement—maybe all at once. As a woman pregnant with more than one baby, you're feeling all these things . . . only more so! In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Dr. Barbara Luke, an acknowledged expert on the prenatal care of multiples, outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy, and she offers a comprehensive tour of what you can expect during your unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. Women who follow this program have significantly fewer complications during pregnancy—and their babies are born weighing 20 to 35 percent more than the average twin, triplet, or quad. Included is crucial information on: · Finding a qualified maternal/fetal medicine specialist · Dietary guidelines for maximizing birthweight · Safe limits on exercise, physical activity, and work · Taking a leave from your job and negotiating the best deal · Reducing your risk for pregnancy complications · Recognizing the signs of preterm labor and what to do about them · What to expect during and after delivery · Feeding and caring for your newborns . . . and yourself · Getting back into shape after delivery
Author: Natalie Diaz Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101631600 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
Revised and updated in 2020 The creator of Twiniversity delivers an essential update to her must-have manual to having twins, now with expanded info on twin pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding, and advice on the best gear to help save your sanity. With almost two times as many sets of twins today as there were forty years ago, What to Do When You're Having Two has quickly become the definitive resource for expectant and new parents of multiples. A mom of fraternal twins and a world-renowned expert on parenting multiples, author Natalie Diaz launched Twiniversity, the world's leading global resource for twin parenting information and support online. Now, with her expanded edition of What to Do, she includes new information on breastfeeding, gear, sleep, and having two when you already have one, as well as: • creating your twin birth plan, • maintaining a realistic sleep schedule, • managing tandem breastfeeding, • stocking up on what you'll need (and knowing what high-tech products are now available and what's a waste of money), and • building a special bond with each of your twins. Accessible, informative, and humorous, What to Do When You're Having Two is the must-have manual for every parent of twins.
Author: Barbara Luke Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks ISBN: 9780061803079 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
You're expecting more than one baby? Congratulations! Effective, encouraging, and up-to-date, When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads is essential for you and your babies. Like all mothers-to-be, you're experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions: joy, fear, confusion, and excitement—maybe all at once. As a woman pregnant with more than one baby, you're feeling all these things . . . only more so! In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Dr. Barbara Luke, an acknowledged expert on the prenatal care of multiples, outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy, and she offers a comprehensive tour of what you can expect during your unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. Women who follow this program have significantly fewer complications during pregnancy—and their babies are born weighing 20 to 35 percent more than the average twin, triplet, or quad. Included is crucial information on: Finding a qualified maternal/fetal medicine specialist Dietary guidelines for maximizing birthweight Safe limits on exercise, physical activity, and work Taking a leave from your job and negotiating the best deal Reducing your risk for pregnancy complications Recognizing the signs of preterm labor and what to do about them What to expect during and after delivery Feeding and caring for your newborns . . . and yourself Getting back into shape after delivery
Author: Rachel McClintock Franklin, M.D. Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 1466823631 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 296
Book Description
Expecting two or more? With humor, hope, and practical wisdom, Dr. Rachel Franklin helps you to better understand the unique circumstances of multiple pregnancy and birth. From the time you hear the news to the time you take home your bundles of joy, Expecting Twins, Triplets, and More will be an invaluable resource on what to expect, how to cope, and how to enjoy the journey. This reassuring reference includes information on: -Telling family, friends, and coworkers the news -Choosing a doctor -Exercising and eating well -Coping strategies trimester by trimester -Preparing for labor and delivery -Understanding potential complications and their solutions -Navigating the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) -Celebrating the births and bringing home the babies Expecting Twins, Triplets, and More is like having a friend, who also happens to be a doctor, share her experience and expertise to help you best take care of yourself and your babies at this very special time.
Author: Pamela Fierro Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1440523215 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
Still reeling from the shock that you're not having just one baby, you're having two, three, or more? Unsure about what to expect and what you need to do? There's no need to fear, because with The Everything Twins, Triplets, and More Book you have all the answers right at your fingertips. From what to anticipate throughout pregnancy and delivery to surviving those first few sleepless months and the necessary lifestyle changes you'll need to make, every scenario is covered! Includes information on: What to expect during each trimester Physical changes your body endures Budgeting for extra expenses Setting up your household for the big arrivals The first few months of life with your multiples The Everything Twins, Triplets, and More Book is your all-in-one resource for preparing your home, and your life, for all your little bundles of joy!
Author: Pamela Fierro Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1440534977 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
Everything you need to know, times two—or three! It can be a surprise and even a shock to learn that you're not having just one baby, but two, three, or more! What you should expect? How should you prepare? In what ways will your life change? From what to anticipate during pregnancy and delivery to surviving those first sleepless nights—you will find answers to all your pressing questions in this comforting and easy-to-access guide. Inside, you'll learn: What to expect during each trimester How to budget for extra expenses How to set up your home for your precious new arrivals The trick to coordinating naptimes and feedings What to eat while pregnant, with more than 75 recipes for ultimate nutrition As parents of multiples, your time is precious, so inside, you'll find quick chapter shortcuts that provide the most important advice at a glance. Make The Everything Twins, Triplets, and More Book, 2nd Edition your go-to guide for preparing your home and your life for this happy change—so all you need to worry about is adoring your new bundles of joy!
Author: Barbara Luke Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062403931 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 640
Book Description
This fourth edition of the book that introduced readers to the revolutionary, nutritionally based prenatal program for the growing number of women pregnant with multiples is now revised and expanded for an era when multiple births are on the rise and includes updated diet and exercise recommendations for the postpartum mother as well as twenty-five new recipes. You're expecting more than one baby? Congratulations! Effective, encouraging, and up-to-date, When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads is essential for you and your babies. Like all mothers-to-be, you're experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions: joy, fear, confusion, and excitement—maybe all at once. As a woman pregnant with more than one baby, you're feeling all these things . . . only more so! In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Dr. Barbara Luke, an acknowledged expert on the prenatal care of multiples, outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy, and she offers a comprehensive tour of what you can expect during your unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. Women who follow this program have significantly fewer complications during pregnancy—and their babies are born weighing 20 to 35 percent more than the average twin, triplet, or quad. Included is crucial information on: · Finding a qualified maternal/fetal medicine specialist · Dietary guidelines for maximizing birthweight · Safe limits on exercise, physical activity, and work · Taking a leave from your job and negotiating the best deal · Reducing your risk for pregnancy complications · Recognizing the signs of preterm labor and what to do about them · What to expect during and after delivery · Feeding and caring for your newborns . . . and yourself · Getting back into shape after delivery
Author: Jane Seymour Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0671036785 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 246
Book Description
In a new paperback edition, Seymour's popular guide gives warm, insightful, and comprehensive guidance to fellow parents of twins. 16-page photo insert.
Author: Cheryl Lage Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1630762342 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 384
Book Description
A hybrid of prescriptive "how-to" guidebook and intimate diary, Twinspiration recounts with unabashed personal detail the tribulations and triumphs of a twin pregnancy and first year of life with twins. Incorporating a conversational, humorous tone throughout, Cheryl Lage provides a double dose of user-friendly suggestions, real-life advice, and heartfelt empathy. This updated and revised edition includes Q&A segments with readers, musings on life with growing multiples, and reflections on life beyond the first year.
Author: Barbara Luke
Author: Natalie Diaz
Author: Barbara Luke
Author: Rachel McClintock Franklin, M.D.
Author: Pamela Fierro
Author: Pamela Fierro
Author: Barbara Luke
Author: Elizabeth Noble
Author: Jane Seymour
Author: Cheryl Lage