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Consequences of Prematurity

Because many twins and multiples are at risk for preterm birth, it is important for parents to understand the risks and conseuqences of prematurity.

Twin Pregnancy FAQ

Get the answers to frequently asked questions about twin pregnancy, such as what's different about being pregnant with twins and how to determine if your twins are identical or fraternal.

2008 Most Popular Names for Twins - Baby Names for Twins

The most recent list of most popular baby names for twins, as compiled by the Social Security Administration.

Bed Rest During Pregnancy with Multiples

Mothers who are pregnant with twins, triplets, quadruplets or more are likely to encounter complications associated with multiple birth that require them to undergo bed rest during their pregnancy. Here are some tips for coping with bed rest.

Caring for Premature Twins or Multiples

Tips for parents of preemie twins or multiples who are facing a NICU hospital stay after premature birth.

Twin Girls Improve Pregnancy Outcome

A study shows better outcomes for twin pregnancy with girl twins rather than boy twins.

Multiples Make Messes

Multiples make messes, and parents of twins or more have to clean up after them.

Interview with Jane Seymour

This exclusive interview with actress and artist Jane Seymour is part of an exciting new program by About.com to expand our award-winning content by adding celebrity guests to the site. In this interview with Jane Seymour, she shares her thoughts about parenting twins.

Keep Your Twins Engaged in Learning This Summer

Keeping kids engaged in learning over the summer is important, especially for families with twins.

Save Money on Back-To-School Shopping

Back-to-school tips for families with twins, triplets or multiples include strategies for saving money, staying organized and making it a meaningful experience. Parents of twins, triplets or multiples will enjoy this tips to help save money, stay organized and create memories as their children head back to school.

You Know You're a Mom of Multiples When...

Moms of twins and multiples offer humorous comments on how they define and identify themselves as moms of multiples.

Terbutaline for Preterm Labor in Twin Pregnancy

Terbutaline is often used in twin pregnancy for preterm labor.

When Does It Get Easier?

Parents offer wonder when the challenges of raising twins or multiples will become easier, yet the nature of parenting means that parents of multiples will face hardships and challenges with their twins at all ages and stages.

Sextuplets

General information about sextuplets, sets of six multiples, a type of extreme mutiple birth.

Twins Tips

Twins tips make taking care of twins or multiples easier with these twins tips, shortcuts and solutions for parents of twins.

Vanishing Twin Syndrome

Answers to frequently asked questions about Vanishing Twin Syndrome.

Twin Telepathy

Twins share a special connection, and many report incidences of twin telepathy or extrasensory perception ESP phenomenon.

Childproofing for Twins and Multiples

Families with twins or multiples need to take extra precautions when childproofing their homes.

Preeclampsia and Multiple Birth

Researchers have discovered good news about preeclampsia, which effects 1 in 3 pregnant mothers of multiples.

What Are The Odds?

What are the odds of having twins, triplets, quadruplets or other multiples? Your guide to parenting multiples examines the statistics associated with multiple birth and the factors that influence twinning.

Quadruplets > Quads

General information about quadruplets, sets of four multiples, also called quads.

Quintuplets - Quints

General information about quintuplets, sets of five multiples, also called quints.

Octuplets

General information about octuplets, sets of eight multiples, a type of extreme mutiple birth.

College Scholarships for Twins & Multiples

Parents of twins and multiples can save money on college tuition by sending their twins, triplets or more to a college or university that offers scholarships and tuition discounts to twins, triplets and other multiples.

Right Handed or Left Handed -Twins and Hand Preference

Examine the connection between twins and hand preference and find out why so many twins are left handed.