North Somerset Twins Plus Hints and Tips Page **Under Construction**
In this section of our site we have tried to compile a list of hints, tips and experiences from all of our members. Please bear in mind that these are people's own personal experiences, and are not meant in any way to replace the advice of health professionals. If you have questions about looking after your babies, you should firstly contact your own midwife, health visitor or GP.
Hints and Tips
We have compiled this page from answers to questionnaires sent to us from club members. These members are:-
Name
Multiples
Other Children
JW
Identical twin boys, born October '05
Two older boys, born '03 and '00
SM
Fraternal twin girls, born October '02
One older girl, born '97
Pregnancy - Club members pregnancy experiences, tips on what worked for us etc.
Labour/Birth - Our experiences, recommendations, how to prepare etc.
SCBU Experiences/Advice - where one of our members new multiples had to spend time in a neonatal intensive care unit (or special care baby unit) we've asked them to tell us of their experiences, and how they coped with all the problems they and their new babies faced.
J.W. Born at 37 weeks by caesarean which was planned. Pregnancy was unremarkable and weight gain of nearly 4 stone. Got very hungry and found eating small amounts and regularly helped. Took iron and folic acid as recommended by the consultant and also took my own Pronatal vitamin tablets daily.
S.M. Had uncomfortable pregnancy due to experiencing Symphysis Pubis (front of hips/pelvis) separation from around 12 weeks. Would recommend anyone experiencing pelvic or groin pain at any time during pregnancy, to ask to see a physiotherapist ASAP - there are things you can do to help such as wear support belts, avoiding sitting on hard chairs etc. I also took the advice I'd read in a few books on multiple pregnancy that you should try and eat 3000 calories a day when pregnant with twins - this isn't as easy as it sounds when your tummy doesn't have much room left, and you're trying to eat healthy food! But I think it worked - my twins were 6lb 7oz and 6lb 10oz after induction at 37 weeks (I was induced on request when I could no longer stand the pain in my hips).
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