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Pregnant with multiples: Potential complications
Are multiple pregnancies riskier than single pregnancies? What are the chances that I'll deliver prematurely? What are the risks of premature birth? What are other potential complications of having ...
www.babycenter.com/0_pregnant-with-multiples-potential-complications_3584.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on complications associated with multiples and what to expect
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Preparing for Multiple Births
Over the past two decades, there's been a phenomenal rise in the number of multiple births in the United States. Between 1980 and 2004, the number of twin births increased by 70% and the number of ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/multiple_births.html
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Upside: Very good overview on what to expect when having multiples
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Five Steps to a Healthy Twin Pregnancy - Twins
Having twins makes more demands on a woman's body. Here are some ways to make sure your pregnancy is a healthy one for you and your babies. - Five Steps to a Healthy Twin Pregnancy - Twins is a ...
www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40556.asp
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Upside: Advice on having a healthy twin pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth
Twin pregnancy week by week: 4-8 weeks pregnant
Interactive Week by week overview for twin pregnancies with photos. Showing what your unborn babies looks like in weeks 4-8
www.i-am-pregnant.com/pregnancy/calendar/twins/4-8
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Upside: Detailed explanation for Weeks 4-8 for twins with details on mother changes, baby development, 3D pictures, community comments
Downside: No advice on what to do this month; small font
Triplet pregnancy : 1 months pregnant
Interactive Week by week overview for triplet pregnancies with photos. Showing what your unborn babies looks like in month 1
www.i-am-pregnant.com/pregnancy/calendar/triplets/1
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Upside: Detailed explanation on Month 1 with details on mother changes, baby development, 3D pictures, community comments
Downside: No advice on what to do this month; small font
When and how to find out if you're carrying twins or more.
How do twins end up fraternal or identical? How and when can I find out whether my babies are DZ or MZ? Why is it important to know whether twins are dizygotic or monozygotic?
www.babycenter.com/0_when-and-how-to-find-out-if-youre-carrying-twins-or-more_3579.bc
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Upside: Good information on learning if you have twins
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Twin biology: Chorionicity of the placenta
The main business is to make sure the mother and her babies are well nourished; that the pregnancy goes as near to term as possible; that common complications are anticipated ; and, that support ...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pmultiples/0,,43wq,00.html
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Upside: Article on twin development and genetic development
Downside: Many clicks to see entire article; some medical language
Monoamniotic twins: What is it and what are the risks?
This can lead to an interruption in the blood flow to one or both babies where they may not receive enough nutrients or oxygen.
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pmultiples/0,,midwife_3pr7,00.html
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Upside: Q&A on monamniotic twins during pregnancy
Downside: Limited depth; busy page
Staying Healthy During a Multiple Pregnancy
Eating properly, getting enough rest, and making regular trips to the doctor are critical measures for any expectant mother to stay healthy.
kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/multiple_births.html
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Upside: Article with advice on maintaining healthy development during pregnancy with multiples
Downside: Need to scroll down to find specific development advice
Useful Multiple Births Definitions
Amnion: Inner lining of sac containing the developing fetus.
www.multiplebirthsfamilies.com/articles/pre_q2.html
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Upside: Useful terms to help understand multiple development
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