I once did an interview with a mother of twins, who baffled me. She had given birth to twins naturally, without pain relief, and was hesitant about using the term “painful” when talking about the process. She was in labor for less than three hours, and she walked out of the delivery room with her babies.
Author: Kate Phillipa Clark
5 Differences between Twin Pregnancy and Singleton Pregnancy
When you find out that you’re pregnant with twins, you may start thinking and worrying about how your pregnancy will progress and how your twins are developing. Many women pregnant with twins have straightforward and uncomplicated pregnancies. Nevertheless, there are a few areas where your twin pregnancy may be different from a singleton pregnancy.
3 Signs That You’re Carrying More Than One Baby
Do twins run in your family, have you had fertility treatments, or do you just have a hunch that you’re expecting more that one child? You might be right! Read about the signs that indicate that you could be carrying more than one baby.
3 Benefits of Reading With Your Young Children
Most parents are aware that reading to children is beneficial, but did you know that reading aloud to your child actually improves his or hers numeracy skills? An Australian study shows that setting aside some time to read once a day or at least 3-5 days a week will have a direct causal effect on your child’s schooling outcomes regardless of family background and home environment. There are numerous other benefits that your child will enjoy as well.
Nursing: How to Prevent Mastitis and Avoid Breast Abscesses
I loved breastfeeding. Or, rather, I loved the idea of breastfeeding. Feeling so close to my daughter was wonderful, but at the same time it was very painful and confusing.