Book Recommendation: When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads

If you are expecting twins or more, this book is a must read.

I was crying after the first page because I could instantly connect to the opening story and immediately felt so blessed and privileged to be expecting twins.

 I just finished it and really enjoyed it. Both my doctors recommended it to me. There are a million books out there on caring for twins once they arrive but little on the actual pregnancy. I like this book because it is about the pregnancy and is written by a doctor. The book really helps you to understand how different your pregnancy is from a singleton pregnancy. The book helps you to understand what you can to do prevent your babies from coming too early and how to get your babies to a big healthy take home from the hospital with you birth weight. Both of these things are a constant worry to mothers expecting multiples.

I didn’t start reading it until I was about 18 weeks pregnant and I really wish I would have started it the very beginning of my pregnancy. ( I mean at 8 weeks when I found out I was having twins!)

Dr. Barbra Luke the author also has a website: http://www.drbarbaraluke.com/ that offers nutrition and health information, vitamin and mineral supplements information, has maternity wear for parents of multiples for sale, and has information on how your “babies” grow week by week (this is cool because most week to week development information is only for how one baby grows week to week).

Below is a write up about the book.

Effective, encouraging, and up-to-date, When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads is essential for you and your babies.

Like all mothers-to-be, you're experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions: joy, fear, confusion, and excitement—maybe all at once. As a woman pregnant with more than one baby, you're feeling all these things . . . only more so!

In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads, Dr. Barbara Luke, an acknowledged expert on the prenatal care of multiples, outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy, and she offers a comprehensive tour of what you can expect during your unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. Women who follow this program have significantly fewer complications during pregnancy—and their babies are born weighing 20 to 35 percent more than the average twin, triplet, or quad. Included is crucial information on:

·         Finding a qualified maternal/fetal medicine specialist

·         Dietary guidelines for maximizing birthweight

·         Safe limits on exercise, physical activity, and work

·         Taking a leave from your job and negotiating the best deal

·         Reducing your risk for pregnancy complications

·         Recognizing the signs of preterm labor and what to do about them

·         What to expect during and after delivery

·         Feeding and caring for your newborns . . . and yourself

·         Getting back into shape after delivery

I ordered my copy from Amazon for the $6 savings (it cost $13.59), buddle it with a package of baby wipes or diapers and get free shipping. It's Free Shipping when you spend $25. Or if you have a Kindle you know what to do!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061803073?tag=drbarlukcon-20&camp=14573&creative=327641&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=0061803073&adid=035JWR2SH8BWB43Z88W1&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbarbaraluke.com%2FBooks%2FExpecting.aspx

Enjoy!

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