Twins: A Practical Guide to Parenting Multiples from Conception to preschool [Paperback]

Katrina Bowman (Author), Louise Ryan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

This user-friendly guide explains how to prepare—emotionally and physically—for having and parenting more than one child. Based on extensive research as well as various parents' experiences of twin pregnancies, births, and toddlers, it offers sound advice from both medical and practical points of view. Detailed information and clear explanations of medical jargon are peppered with amusing and moving stories of catastrophe, chaos, and coping. From getting organized to breast feeding, and from finding time to sleep to toddler-proofing cupboards, this handbook offers useful advice for the new parents of twins or triplets.

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About the Author

Katrina Bowman is the mother of identical twins. Louise Ryan is the mother of non-identical twins, conceived through the in vitro fertilization program. Both are regular speakers at multiple birth conferences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin; 2nd edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741146534
• ISBN-13: 978-1741146530
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,207,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #82 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Twins & Multiples

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a lifesaver, April 3, 2003

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Kate Mohr (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twins (New Speciality Titles) (Paperback)

Katrina and Louise have written THE BIBLE for parents of twins and their friends and families. It begins with emotional reactions on finding out you're having two babies, takes you through a twin pregnancy, birth and those difficult early months with great medical advice and a good dose of humour. They interviewed 34 families with twins and have covered every aspect I could think of. From sibling reactions to marriage on the rocks and post natal depression. The design makes it easy to flick through and find the information you're after.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference, but didn't expect all the Australian references, May 23, 2007

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Liz T. (Nashville) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twins: A Practical Guide to Parenting Multiples from Conception to preschool (Paperback)

Maybe I missed something before purchasing this book, but I didn't understand that the authors were from Australia. Although I wouldn't have expected that to make much of a difference, there are quite a few linguistic differences that take some getting used to (e.g., nappies/diapers, theatre nurse/OR nurse, etc.). There are also references to Australian resources and agencies that won't really help me here in the U.S.

Having said all that, though, the practical information is helpful and I found their birthing experiences to valuable. I recommend this book as long as you realize that some of the content may get lost in translation, so to speak.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and easy to read!, May 12, 2007

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A. Raveh (Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twins: A Practical Guide to Parenting Multiples from Conception to preschool (Paperback)

We really enjoyed this book. It is helpful, covers many issues, and easy to read and use. we bought it at week 28 with our twins.