Franklin TN About Blog Multiples of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families with
multiple birth children (twins, triplets, quads and more) through education, research and networking.
Massachusetts Mothers of Twins Association MMOTA is an organization that supports 16 local parents of
multiple birth children clubs in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
Mid-Cities MOM Mid-Cities Mothers of Multiples (MCMOMs) is a multi-generational and multicultural non-profit organization that seeks to promote interest in and knowledge of
multiple birth children.
Texas Mothers of Multiples The Texas Mothers of Multiples (TMOM) is a state organization of local clubs for the parents of
multiple birth children.
Multiples of America was founded in 1960 for the purpose of promoting the special aspects of child development which relate specifically to
multiple birth children.
Not exact matches
Research suggests that the high rate of
multiple births in the US is due to more women waiting to have
children and using fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) when they do.
Ricki Noel Lander, the on - again, off - again girlfriend of Patriots owner Robert Kraft since 2012, gave
birth to a daughter last year, but Kraft is not the
child's father, a spokesperson for the team told
multiple news outlets.
But to the young widow with
children to raise alone, to the man dying an agonizing and untimely death from cancer, to the person full of life and hope who is incapacitated by
multiple sclerosis, or to the
child who has to start his or her life with an uncorrectable
birth defect, the average isn't what matters.
I have met many women who have given up on their dream of having
multiple children due to
birth trauma that was not acknowledged or healed, and many who have decided to reopened the possibility for themselves after treatment.
We were... well, we should have been grateful for the healthy
children we had... but instead we felt as if we had escaped the misfortune... then we were reminded of Lyric, our son who passed ten days after
birth as a result of
multiple cord injuries in utero.
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And
multiple pregnancies often leads to pre-term
births - not the best outcome for a mother or her
children.
Most moms do what «sbest for their kids.And yes, there are women out there who legitimately can not bf, so formula is a WONDERFUL choice for them.I exclusively bf both of mine, but think it's okay to ff if you don't have enough milk.there are other situations where i think it's selfish.As for drugs during pregnancy and
birth, I had to take 3 doses of medication while pregnant so that I could eat.my morning sickness was so bad I couldn't even keep water down.I made the choice to do that so I didn't starve my unborn
child, but I only took what was neccessary to keep something down, and then had no other drugs and plan not to until my son is done bf.And as for the «natural» baby, carcinogens are EVERYWHERE, even in your organic food.in this industrialized world you can not get away from them, and to attack other moms for their choices is a sad statement of your morality and on how your
child's persoality is going to turn out.also, having
multiple kids is definately more demanding than one.
Who knows what it would have been like to have a light sleeper (as Adiah is) during a noisy night time
birth (I've been at
multiple home
births where the
children slept through soundly... I assumed that would not be the case in the close quartered apartment we lived in at the time given my sound making and her sleeping disposition).
The etiology of PPD is unclear and is varied from woman to woman, but certain factors are suspected to contribute to its development: hormonal fluctuations, any preexisting medical problems, personal or family history of depression, marital dysfunction or general lack of support and social network, immaturity and low self - esteem, negative feelings about the pregnancy, lack of sleep, financial concerns, premature or special needs
child,
multiple pregnancy, traumatic
birth, chronic stress factors, and neurotransmitter deficiencies.
The two larger hospitals have lower c - section rates than the smaller hospital closest to me and they also boast women's clinics with
multiple midwives on staff, but my homebirth midwife recommended an OB at the closer hospital — a personal friend of hers — who had given
birth her own
child at The Farm (with Ina May as a back - up midwife!)
Part of me wondered if it was the guilt I felt for being more educated to make better decisions regarding my son's
birth as to why I didn't bond with him immediately, but after talking with several moms that have had
multiple children it seems to just vary
child to
child and no one could really explain it.
Additonally,
children of incest are at a greater risk of being born with
multiple birth defects including mental deficiencies and physical malformations.
On the other hand, maternity leave, which is very important for breastfeeding support, is well - established in Germany: 14 weeks fully paid maternity leave (6 weeks before the
birth, 8 weeks after the
birth or 12 weeks for preterm or
multiple birth), 12 months parental leave with 65 % of the mother's salary (partly paid for by health insurance companies and partly by employers) and unpaid parental leave until the
child is 3 years old.
``... Betsy's
Multiple Birth class offered us the tools that we need to parent our
children with the knowledge and confidence to bring out each of our
children's individuality...» — Hedi and Matthew Gross
Being a member of a set of
multiple -
birth children continues to influence the development of the individuals within the set throughout their lives.
As a teacher, school director,
child development and behavior specialist, parent educator,
multiple birth parenting consultant, best - selling author, and parent (of adult triplets), she has developed a unique style in delivering her advice to parents.
She's also a
child development and behavior specialist, parent educator and
multiple birth parenting consultant with 40 years of experience in public and private early childhood and elementary education.
Welcome to this site for parents of twins, triplets and other
multiple -
birth children!
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Katie Rohs, CD (DONA), LCCE is a
Birth Doula and childbirth educator from Seattle, WA specializing in birth after a loss, multiples and children with disabili
Birth Doula and childbirth educator from Seattle, WA specializing in
birth after a loss, multiples and children with disabili
birth after a loss,
multiples and
children with disabilities.
Having suffered a late - pregnancy loss of twins and being the mother of a
child with
multiple disabilities, Katie uses these experiences to help empower others to advocate for themselves and their
children during their
birth and in years beyond.
In certain medieval European chivalric romances, such as Marie de France's Le Fresne, a woman cites a
multiple birth (often to a lower - class woman) as proof of adultery on her part; while this may reflect a widespread belief, it is invariably treated as malicious slander, to be justly punished by the accuser having a
multiple birth of her own, and the events of the romance are triggered by her attempt to hide one or more of the
children.
Betsy Brown Braun, best selling author of Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents (HarperCollins) and You're Not The Boss Of Me: Bratproofing Your Four To Twelve Year Old (HarperCollins), is a
child development and behavior specialist, parent educator,
multiple birth parenting consultant, and founder of Parenting Pathways ®, Inc..
Lowcountry Parents of
Multiples The purpose of the Lowcountry Parents of
Multiples is to support awareness of and interest in
children of
multiple births; to participate in research pertaining to
multiples and their families; to exchange ideas and information with parents and guardians of
multiples throughout the Greater Charleston Area; to offer parents of
multiples emotional support; and, to use its proceeds, as possible, to assist charitable organizations which aid
multiples and their families.
Betsy Brown Braun, best selling author of Just Tell Me What to Say: Sensible Tips and Scripts for Perplexed Parents (HarperCollins) and You're Not The Boss Of Me: Bratproofing Your Four To Twelve Year Old (HarperCollins), Best Hybrid Bikes Under 500 is a
child development and behavior specialist, parent educator,
multiple birth parenting consultant, and founder of Parenting Pathways ®, Inc..
, is a
child development and behavior specialist, parent educator,
multiple birth parenting consultant, and founder of Parenting Pathways ®, Inc..
Many times labor duration decreases with
multiple births, and a home delivery can guarantee that the
child is not born in a risky situation such as on the side of the road.
Flats are one of the most affordable cloth diapering systems, they will normally fit from
birth to potty, and will last through
multiple children.
Katie Rohs is a
Birth Doula from Seattle, WA specializing in birth after a loss, multiples and children with disabili
Birth Doula from Seattle, WA specializing in
birth after a loss, multiples and children with disabili
birth after a loss,
multiples and
children with disabilities.
Breech Twins and higher order
multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature
birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios
Child previously removed from custody because of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless women
(borrowed from Dr Kitty) Breech Twins and higher order
multiples Previous CS Pre-Eclampsia Placenta praevia Cervical incompetence Previous late stillbirth Previous premature
birth Grand multiparty Age under 18 Age over 35 Smoking Drug use Severe mental health issue Epilepsy Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Asthma GBS positive Abnormal antibodies Transplant recipient Congenital heart disease Known foetal abnormality Immunosuppressive medication MS Physical disability Intellectual disability Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism Previous shoulder dystocia Previous 3rd or 4th degree tear Sickle Cell anaemia BMI under 18 or over 35 at conception Previous massive PPH APH in current pregnancy HIV / AIDS Hepatitis B or C Active TB IUGR Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios
Child previously removed from custody because of abuse Uterine abnormalities such as uterine septum or double uterus Previous uterine surgery for fibroids Chronic renal problems Hypertension Auto immune condition Previous stroke or blod clot Cancer Domestic violence or abusive home Prisoners Homeless women
Twins Baby Stroller Double Folding
Child Baby Double Can Split
Multiple Births Can Sit Flat Folding Buggies 2 Seaters Baby Strollers
You and your
child will be asked
multiple times before a surgery for your
child's name, date of
birth, what procedure your
child is having, and where on his / her body he / she is being operated.
Women are more susceptible to develop diastasis recti when over the age of 35, high
birth weight of
child,
multiple birth pregnancy, and
multiple pregnancies.
Has other risk factors, including
multiple births, exposure to tobacco smoke, exposure to school - aged
children, or a family history of asthma
I draw from my experiences with a late - pregnancy loss of twins and as the mother of a
child with
multiple disabilities to help expecting families empower themselves and advocate for their growing family during their
birth and in years beyond.
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He has spoken internationally on breech and vaginal
birth after cesarean section and has appeared in many documentaries, including: «More Business of Being Born», «Happy Healthy
Child», «Reducing Infant Mortality», «Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery» and
multiple YouTube videos discussing
birth choices and respect for patient autonomy and decision making.
Covariates included mother's age, education, smoking during pregnancy, and participation in the federal nutritional support program for Women, Infants, and
Children; and infant's gender, race,
birth weight, congenital malformation reported at
birth, live
birth order, and single or
multiple birth.
First - time parents; Parents of
multiples; Cesarean section
birth / recovery; Families with little local support; Women who want to breastfeed; Families with other young
children; Women at risk for or experiencing postpartum depression & anxiety; Premature
births / babies on apnea monitors; Women who have experienced difficult deliveries; Babies with colic or reflux;, Families with high anxiety levels; Babies with special needs; New parents with limited experience with newborns; Women who have been on bed rest throughout pregnancy; New parents with no family nearby.
Exceptions exist for
children born in
multiple births, adopted
children, non-parental care arrangements and what the Government call «non-consensual conception», more commonly referred to as the rape exception.