For families and professionals caring for multiples
All underlined resources are FREE to download in PDF format. They are listed by subject area for ease of selection. Each resource begins with a document code which includes an "F" if the document is in French.
Multiple Births Facts and Declarations
101 Biology of Multiples
102a Declaration of Rights & Statement of Needs of Twins and Higher Order Multiples
102b Declaration revised in Seoul June 2010 at ICTS
103 Zygosity Testing
104 Multiple Birth Facts & Figures
105 Multiple Birth Terminology
Pregnancy & Prenatal
201 You're Having Multiples!
203 Expectant Mom Tips
204 Bedrest
205 Nutrition Guidelines for Multiple Pregnancy
206 Possible Risks: Part 1 Risk to the Mother
207 Possible Risks: Part 2 Risk to the Children
208 Possible Risks: Part 3 Reducing the Risks
209 Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labour
210 Multiple Pregnancy and Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
212 What to Bring to the Hospital: Ideas for the whole family!
Preterm Birth
301 Conditions that may Increase the Probability of a Preterm Birth
302 Preterm or Low Birth Weight Babies: Reducing Risk
303 Preterm Birth: Kangaroo Care for Infants
304 Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Feeding
401 Breastfeeding Multiples - 11 Tips for Breastfeeding Your Multiples
402 Breastfeeding Premature Multiples
403 Breastfeeding Multiples - Pumping Tips
404 Breastfeeding Multiples - Storing Breast Milk
405 Breastfeeding Multiples - Transporting Breast Milk to the NICU
406 Breastfeeding Multiples - Are my babies getting enough breast milk?
407 Breastfeeding & Thrush
408 Bottle Feeding
409 Breastfeeding Multiples and Fathers/Partners
410 Weaning Multiples
Infancy
501 First Few Weeks
502 Preterm and Low Birth Weight (for parents)
503 Occipital Plagiocephaly of Positional Origin
504 Dad's and Partner's Role
505 Parental Relationships After Multiple Births
506 Postpartum Depression and Mothers of Multiples
506F Postpartum Depression and Mothers of Multiples / French
507 Tips to Promote Postpartum Wellness
509 Singleton Siblings of Multiples
510 Challenges of Parenting Multiples: Part 1 Couple Relationships
510F Défis des parents d’enfants nés en même temps : la relation de couple
511 Challenges of Parenting Multiples: Part 2 Twins and Higher Order Multiple
Growing Up
601 Encouraging Individuality
602 Speech and Language Development for Children of Multiple Births
603 Toilet Training Multiples
605 Multiples in School: A Guide for Educators
606 Multiples in School: Parent Tips
607 Assisting Your Children in Handling Separation & Divorce
608 Special Needs Financial Resources
Bereavement
701 Loss and Grief: Statement of Rights
702 Loss of One, More or All Babies
703 Grief: How Can I Help?
704 Grieving Grandparents
705 Holidays & Grief
706 How Can I Help Myself? Dealing with Grief
707 Memorial Ideas
708 Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
709 Pregnancy After Loss
710 Purple Butterfly Loss (Grief & Joy)
710F Une perte a Papillon violet
711 Talking with Your Children about Death
712 Vanishing Twin Syndrome
All underlined resources are FREE to download in PDF format. They are listed by subject area for ease of selection. Each resource begins with a document code which includes an "F" if the document is in French.
Multiple Births Facts and Declarations
101 Biology of Multiples
102a Declaration of Rights & Statement of Needs of Twins and Higher Order Multiples
102b Declaration revised in Seoul June 2010 at ICTS
103 Zygosity Testing
104 Multiple Birth Facts & Figures
105 Multiple Birth Terminology
Pregnancy & Prenatal
201 You're Having Multiples!
203 Expectant Mom Tips
204 Bedrest
205 Nutrition Guidelines for Multiple Pregnancy
206 Possible Risks: Part 1 Risk to the Mother
207 Possible Risks: Part 2 Risk to the Children
208 Possible Risks: Part 3 Reducing the Risks
209 Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labour
210 Multiple Pregnancy and Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
212 What to Bring to the Hospital: Ideas for the whole family!
Preterm Birth
301 Conditions that may Increase the Probability of a Preterm Birth
302 Preterm or Low Birth Weight Babies: Reducing Risk
303 Preterm Birth: Kangaroo Care for Infants
304 Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Feeding
401 Breastfeeding Multiples - 11 Tips for Breastfeeding Your Multiples
402 Breastfeeding Premature Multiples
403 Breastfeeding Multiples - Pumping Tips
404 Breastfeeding Multiples - Storing Breast Milk
405 Breastfeeding Multiples - Transporting Breast Milk to the NICU
406 Breastfeeding Multiples - Are my babies getting enough breast milk?
407 Breastfeeding & Thrush
408 Bottle Feeding
409 Breastfeeding Multiples and Fathers/Partners
410 Weaning Multiples
Infancy
501 First Few Weeks
502 Preterm and Low Birth Weight (for parents)
503 Occipital Plagiocephaly of Positional Origin
504 Dad's and Partner's Role
505 Parental Relationships After Multiple Births
506 Postpartum Depression and Mothers of Multiples
506F Postpartum Depression and Mothers of Multiples / French
507 Tips to Promote Postpartum Wellness
509 Singleton Siblings of Multiples
510 Challenges of Parenting Multiples: Part 1 Couple Relationships
510F Défis des parents d’enfants nés en même temps : la relation de couple
511 Challenges of Parenting Multiples: Part 2 Twins and Higher Order Multiple
Growing Up
601 Encouraging Individuality
602 Speech and Language Development for Children of Multiple Births
603 Toilet Training Multiples
605 Multiples in School: A Guide for Educators
606 Multiples in School: Parent Tips
607 Assisting Your Children in Handling Separation & Divorce
608 Special Needs Financial Resources
Bereavement
701 Loss and Grief: Statement of Rights
702 Loss of One, More or All Babies
703 Grief: How Can I Help?
704 Grieving Grandparents
705 Holidays & Grief
706 How Can I Help Myself? Dealing with Grief
707 Memorial Ideas
708 Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
709 Pregnancy After Loss
710 Purple Butterfly Loss (Grief & Joy)
710F Une perte a Papillon violet
711 Talking with Your Children about Death
712 Vanishing Twin Syndrome