Twins 101

"A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by
an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101
provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that
fits into the fast pace of these mothers' lives."

--Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of
pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; program director,
Children's Hospital Boston

Dr. Le-Bucklin's new parenting book is the first by a
pediatrician who is also a mother of twins. No other pregnancy and
parenting book for multiples offers this unique and much-needed
perspective.

Twins 101 features practical advice and well-researched
information in an easy-to-read format. From maintaining a healthy
twin pregnancy to meeting the daily challenge of caring for twins,
Twin 101 guides families through each stage with insightful
tips, practical advice, useful resources, and inspirational
stories.

Auteur

The Author

KHANH-VAN LE-BUCKLIN, M.D., M.O.M., is an academic pediatrician at the University of California, Irvine. She received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed her pediatric residency at Stanford University. She earned her Mother of Multiples (M.O.M.) degree in 2006 with the birth of her twin daughters, Faith and Hope.

Résumé
"A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101 provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers' lives."
Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; program director, Children's Hospital Boston Dr. Le-Bucklin's new parenting book is the first by a pediatrician who is also a mother of twins. No other pregnancy and parenting book for multiples offers this unique and much-needed perspective.

Twins 101 features practical advice and well-researched information in an easy-to-read format. From maintaining a healthy twin pregnancy to meeting the daily challenge of caring for twins, Twin 101 guides families through each stage with insightful tips, practical advice, useful resources, and inspirational stories.

Contenu

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

1 Pregnancy 13

2 Delivery 65

3 The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 79

4 Sensible Shopping 95

5 Staying Organized 111

6 Feeding and Dressing Twins 119

7 Sleep (or Lack Thereof ) 133

8 Crucial Survival Tips 143

Resources 173

About the Author 183

Index 185