Loss of a Multiple
The loss of a one or more multiples is a devestating experience. Families need support and information to guide them through the process of grieving. Here are resources to assist both parents and surviving multiples.
Vanishing Twin Syndrome FAQ
With the increased use of ultrasound in early pregnancy, the phenomenon of Vanishing Twin Syndrome is diagnosed with alarming frequency. Find out what impact vanishing twins have on families with multiples, and surviving twins, with the answers to frequently asked questions about this condition.
With the increased use of ultrasound in early pregnancy, the phenomenon of Vanishing Twin Syndrome is diagnosed with alarming frequency. Find out what impact vanishing twins have on families with multiples, and surviving twins, with the answers to frequently asked questions about this condition.
Pregnancy Loss
About.com's Pregnancy/Birth guide compiled these resources for helping parents cope with grief after the loss of a pregnancy or baby.
About.com's Pregnancy/Birth guide compiled these resources for helping parents cope with grief after the loss of a pregnancy or baby.
Center for Loss in Multiple Birth
CLIMB is an organization for parents who have experienced the loss of one or all of their multiples during pregnancy, birth or childhood. They offer a quarterly newsletter, parent contact list, sample birth and memorial announcements, and a bibliography of support articles and print materials.
CLIMB is an organization for parents who have experienced the loss of one or all of their multiples during pregnancy, birth or childhood. They offer a quarterly newsletter, parent contact list, sample birth and memorial announcements, and a bibliography of support articles and print materials.
Dr. Elizabeth Pector's Articles
This is an extensive collection of articles that covers many topics related to multiple loss. From survivor guidelines to advice to family and friends, Dr. Pector writes from experience after losing a twin son due to a cord accident.
This is an extensive collection of articles that covers many topics related to multiple loss. From survivor guidelines to advice to family and friends, Dr. Pector writes from experience after losing a twin son due to a cord accident.
Losing a Twin: Interview with Joan Woodward
The founder of the Lone Twin network shares her story. She speaks of feeling that she is a "but a half" of herself and her research about the impact of being a surviving twin.
The founder of the Lone Twin network shares her story. She speaks of feeling that she is a "but a half" of herself and her research about the impact of being a surviving twin.
Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction (Selective Reduction)
Lynda Haddon, an expert on multiples and bereavement support, offers this article on the controversial topic of pregnany reduction. The information is designed to assist parents who are in a position to make this decision and sensitively examines all sides of the issue.
Lynda Haddon, an expert on multiples and bereavement support, offers this article on the controversial topic of pregnany reduction. The information is designed to assist parents who are in a position to make this decision and sensitively examines all sides of the issue.
Multiple Angels Network
Lost multiples are honored here. Testimonials from mothers, ideas for memorials and a supportive message board are found on this site.
Lost multiples are honored here. Testimonials from mothers, ideas for memorials and a supportive message board are found on this site.
Parents of Multiples Forever
Although still under construction, this site aims to provide support and resources to parents who are grieving the loss of multiple birth children. It includes stories from parents, contact information for support groups and articles on the topic.
Although still under construction, this site aims to provide support and resources to parents who are grieving the loss of multiple birth children. It includes stories from parents, contact information for support groups and articles on the topic.
SIDS Circle of Support
The SIDS Network provides information and support for parents who lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
The SIDS Network provides information and support for parents who lost a child to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Helping Parents Who Have Lost a Multiple
This article from the author of a book on premature babies was originally published in Twins Magazine. It describes the unique grief suffered by families who have lost one or more multiples.
This article from the author of a book on premature babies was originally published in Twins Magazine. It describes the unique grief suffered by families who have lost one or more multiples.
Twin and Multiple Birth Loss
New Zealand families who experienced the loss of a multiple organized this site to support other parents. Information about their newsletter and support services are available on this site.
New Zealand families who experienced the loss of a multiple organized this site to support other parents. Information about their newsletter and support services are available on this site.
Twinless Twins
This unique support group was founded to serve multiples who are living without their twin sibling due to death, estrangement or in-utero loss. Contact information and related publications are provided.
This unique support group was founded to serve multiples who are living without their twin sibling due to death, estrangement or in-utero loss. Contact information and related publications are provided.