Multiples

Do you think it's ethical to reduce healthy multiple fetuses to one fetus?

The New York Times recently hit the ethical question jackpot after posting an article about the controversial practice of reducing (technically aborting)...

Single egg donor is the biological mom to 19 children

Australian Faith Haugh has undergone the egg-harvesting procedure 41 times. Nineteen children have been born as a result. Why does she do it?

Increase your odds of having twins

I have NO IDEA why someone would aim for multiple babies on purpose. I'm not saying that single born babies...

Save money on gear for your twins

Babies are expensive. Two babies at once are VERY expensive. Or are they? If you're having twins, you will, no...

Preparing for twins: Baby products checklist

Not sure what to buy to prepare for the arrival of your twins? Finding out you are having multiples is double, triple, (or more!) the joy, but it can also mean double the dollar signs. Before you go out and purchase two or more of everything baby, check out our guide to the gear you’ll need to prepare for your multiples, including tips form Tonia Tomlin’s book, Chaos 2 Calm: The Moms-Of-Multiples’ Guide to An Organized Family.

Twins born one week apart!

In strange, but cool news an Ohio mama recently gave birth to twins one week apart! I thought my labor...

Twins can be twice as nice

If you're expecting twins you can also expect twice the diapers, twice the lack of sleep, and twice the breastfeeding...

How to breastfeed twins - a personal account

A writer buddy of mine over at Inhabitots recently posted her first hand account of breastfeeding twins. We've discussed breastfeeding...

Moms want tighter regulation on in-vitro fertilization

A new joint fertility report conducted by e.p.t. and BabyCenter reveals that most mamas want tighter regulations in-vitro fertilization (IVF)....

Surprise - it's octuplets! California woman gives birth to 8 babies

The four obstetric operating rooms and their teams at Kaiser Permanente in Bellflower, California, were ready for very special day....

Baby boom: Expecting twins, triplets or more!

Are you expecting more than one baby? You're not alone - births of twins, triplets and more are becoming increasingly common. Here, find out some of the reasons for the multiple baby boom, how some twin pregnancies are diagnosed, and some resources where you can find support and more information.

Twins: Are they fraternal or identical?

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Mom delivers two sets of twins

A Houston, Texas woman gave birth to two sets of identical twin boys on March 15, 2004.

Sextuplets born in one minute

Sextuplets were born in Ohio on Feb. 26, 2004 and while the babies made history as the first set of sextuplets to be born in Ohio, they also came into the world rather swiftly. They were all born within the same minute.

UCSD hits for the cycle with 'multiple multiple' New Year's births

It's one thing for a hospital obstetrics team to deliver one set of multiple babies on a given day but to deliver a numerical succession of multiple births in a 15-hour period defies even Lotto odds.

New Year's resolutions for mothers of multiples

It's a new year. Time for new perspectives, attitudes, and -- if you're under the age of five in my house -- behaviors. Never mind the standard resolutions to eat better, lose a few pounds, or clean more frequently. Let's be honest, we make them every year and every year we barely stick with them past Jan. 6. This year, let's make a few realistic resolutions that will ensure a more a more stress-free lifestyle.

Ten secrets to surviving the first year with twins

While pregnant with twins (or more), you are likely to receive more than a few comments -- most often from complete strangers -- about how rocky the road ahead is going to be. Elizabeth Lyons, mom of twins and author of Ready or Not?Here We Come! The REAL Experts' Cannot-Live-Without Guide to the First Year with Twins.

I'm expecting twins - Are there modifications I should make to my fitness routine?

Exercising while pregnant with one baby can be challenging enough but with twins and more, your exercise plans may need to be modified. Lisa Stone, an ACE-certified Pre-and Post-Natal Fitness Instructor, has some advice.

Are you pregnant with twins - or more?

Is there one baby in there... or two? Here's a look at how you may be able to find out if you're expecting twins or more!