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The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook: Pregnancy and the First Days with Twins, Triplets, and More

by: Nancy Bowers

: The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook: Pregnancy and the First Days with Twins, Triplets, and More
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.25
EAN: 9780737303063
ISBN: 0737303069
Label: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 432
Publication Date: April 09, 2001
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Sales Rank: 43926
Studio: McGraw-Hill



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In the past 10 years the number of twin births has risen 52 percent and the number of higher-order multiples has increased more than 400 percent! Written by a perinatal nurse specializing in multiple birth education, The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook explores the physical, financial, and emotional challenges of this high-risk condition. Included is an extensive list of support resources.



Amazon.com Review:
Your reaction might have been something like this: 'Hurrah! I'm pregnant! What? TWINS?!' Being pregnant with two (or more!) is different from being pregnant with one, and The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook tells it like it is, from weight gain to proper preparation for bringing your duplicate (or triplicate) bundles of joy home from the hospital. Author Nancy Bowers couldn't be more qualified to write such a book: not only is she a nurse and teacher of birth classes, she is also the mother of her own set of twins.

This book covers the same material as any pregnancy guide, and in approximately the same order. Starting with proper nutrition and continuing through the standard routines of visits and testing, it finishes up with the actual labor, postnatal care, and a walk-through of those first few days at home. Because all this information is aimed specifically at multiple pregnancies, you'll also find information about subjects like selective reduction, bed rest, and the chances of having at least one baby delivered by cesarean section. Through it all, Bowers's wise and experienced tone manages to soothe while educating. Bowers emphasizes that 'multiple pregnancy is demanding work, but the rewards are matchless.' She frequently encourages parents to seek out support, whether through a parenting group or a counselor, and provides an excellent guide at the end of the book that offers contact information for all sorts of potential help.

Destined to become a classic for parents of multiples, this sourcebook is one you'll want to keep handy throughout your pregnancy and beyond. --Jill Lightner



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Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Only useful for the 1st time mother
I have no doubt that this book is great for the first time mother, but for someone who has had a child ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great book. Right on target.
When I was pregnant with my twins, I was looking for a book that was very factual. I wanted the facts, ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Good Overall Intro. to Multiples
The complications with a multiple birth can hardly be tackled in-depth in any one volume, but this book ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A MUST READ!
I discovered this book about halfway through my pregnancy and was so disappointed not to have found it sooner! ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Get this book!
I bought this book the day after I found out I was having twins and didn't put it down my entire pregnancy. This ... Read More

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