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When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads by Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein. HarperCollins, 1999 On Becoming Baby Wise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, M.D. Having Twins by Elizabeth Noble. The Joy of Twins by Pamela Patrick Novotny Mothering Twins by Linda Albi, Deborah Johnson, Debra Catlin, Donna Florien Duerloo, and Sheryll Greatwood The Long-Awaited Stork. A Guide to Parenting After Infertility by Ellen Sarasohn Glazer Parenting Your Premature Baby by Janine Jason, M.D. and Antonia VanDer Meer Your Premature Baby by Frank P. Manginello, M.D. and Theresa DeGeronimo, MeD |
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Tips for Breastfeeding Success - by Leslie A. Montgomery RN,BS,BSNNutrition is key to breastfeeding success. Along with the quantity produced, the quality of the milk will improve as well. For breastfeeding a singleton (one baby) you will need an increase of 500 calories above what you normally require non-pregnant. |
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National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs 1-800-243-2276 (call to find the club nearest you) The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. (NOMOTC) was founded in 1960 for the purpose of promoting the special aspects of child development which relate specifically to multiple birth children. NOMOTC is a network of some 475 local clubs representing over 21,000 individual parents of multiples -- twins, triplets and quadruplets. NONOTC's goal is to improve public awareness of the needs of multiple birth children by fostering development of local support groups, enhancing the quality of educational materials available to parents, educators and others and by cooperating with and participating in research projects which involve twins and/or their families. NOMOTC is a non-profit corporation funded by dues, donations and grants. |
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The Triplet Connection (209) 474-3073/0885 The Triplet Connection is a non-profit, tax exempt organization for multiple-birth families. We provide vital information to families who are expecting triplets, quadruplets, quintuplets or more, as well as encouragement, resources, and networking opportunities for families who are parents of larger multiples.
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The Center for Study of Multiple Birth (CSMB) 333 East Superior Street, Suite 464 Chicago, IL 60103 (312) 266-9093
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Sidelines Sidelines is a network of support groups across the country for women with complicated pregnancies and their families. P.O. Box 1808 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 (714) 497-2265 or (719) 488--0266
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International Society for Twin Studies The International Society for Twin Studies (ISTS) is an international, nonpolitical, nonprofit, multidisciplinary scientific organization. Its purpose is to further research and public education in all fields related to twins and twin studies, for the mutual benefit of twins and their families and of scientific research in general. The Society was founded in Rome in 1974. For membership information, contact Adam Matheny, Louisville Twin Study, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292 USA, (502) 852-1093
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La Leche League This Web site is sponsored by La Leche League International, an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers, as well as future breastfeeding mothers, are welcome to come to our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. We also provide health care professionals with continuing education opportunities and the latest research on lactation management. LLLI, 1400 N. Meacham Road P.O. Box 4079, Schaumburg, IL 60168-4079 (847) 519-7730
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Tamba TAMBA is a registered charity for all parents with twins, triplets, quads, quins, sextuplets or more! It supports families with twins or more, individually, through local twins clubs, and specialist support groups, and promotes public and professional awareness of their needs. PO Box 30, Little Sutton, L66 1TH, England, UK
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Mothers of Supertwins (MOST) Mothers of Supertwins (MOST) is an international non-profit support network of families with triplets and more. MOST provides information, resources, empathy and good humor during pregnancy, infancy, toddlerhood and school age.
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Twin Sisters Productions - 1-800-248-TWIN Online Shopping & Catalog for children's music, education, entertainment and activities
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BabiesDirect Your complete resource for pregnancy, prenatal and baby information.
2 by 2 The Fun Place to shop for multiples. Offering t-shirts and more for infants, kids and parents of multiples.
