Twins 101 (eBook)

The Author KHANH-VAN LE-BUCKLIN, M.D., M.O.M., is an academic pediatrician at the University of California, Irvine. She received her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, and completed her pediatric residency at Stanford University. She earned her Mother of Multiples (M.O.M.) degree in 2006 with the birth of her twin daughters, Faith and Hope.

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction 1

1 Pregnancy 13

2 Delivery 65

3 The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 79

4 Sensible Shopping 95

5 Staying Organized 111

6 Feeding and Dressing Twins 119

7 Sleep (or Lack Thereof ) 133

8 Crucial Survival Tips 143

Resources 173

About the Author 183

Index 185

"Dr. Le-Bucklin gives mothers of multiples (MOMs) a unique
and authoritative perspective on multiple births. As an academic
pediatrician and MOM, she not only knows, but she also understands
first hand! ...This is a well organized, easy to read,
ready-reference for all." -National Organization of
Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMOTC)

"[Le-Bucklin] draws on her experience as an M.D. and a M.O.M.
(mother of multiples) in this collection of fifty tips aimed at
educating and encouraging parents of multiples. The advice covers
the basics of pregnancy, birth and the early months of raising
twins. This book particularly shines in its upbeat, positive
presentation...Twins 101 is a welcome addition to any
library of books about twins and multiples." -- About.com
(November 2008)

"When I found out I was having twins, I searched for books that
would be able to give me research AND experiential based
information, and there was nothing out there until Twins
101. This book is exactly what I was looking for -- clear,
informative ideas and tips that are based on the latest research
and practice. As a professional in the field of child development
and psychology for over 15 years, I plan on using it frequently
with the parents of multiples I meet in my practice as well as
personally with my twin girls."

--Eileen Andrade Kitching, MS, CCLS, child life
director, University of California, Irvine; mother of twins

"Dr. Le-Bucklin's unique and humane perspective makes her
the perfect author of this much needed resource. Twins 101
is filled with practical advice and insights which will be welcome
reading for all parents expecting or raising twins." --
Henry Lee, MD, neonatologist, Stanford University

"This book contains high-yield, easy-to-read tips making it
convenient for busy, on-the-go parents of multiples. Dr. Le-Bucklin
demystifies the NICU and familiarizes readers with medical jargon
that can be overwhelming to new parents. Nobody could have been
better qualified to write this book than Dr. Le-Bucklin as a
pediatrician and an amazing M.O.M."

--Henry J. Legere III, MD, pediatrician, Brigham and
Women's Hospital, Boston; author, Raising Healthy Eaters:
100 Tips for Parents

"This is a fantastic reference for any parent who has twins or
multiples. This book provides exceptional insight for parents of
twins that can relieve stress and anxiety in a fast-paced
life."

--Eric D. Schultz, D.O., M.P.H., pediatrician,
Duke University Medical Center