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Hi
Baby Talk radio listeners this is Iris Waichler author of Riding the
Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire. I’m continuing
my series on infertility related topics. Today I wanted to talk about
multiple births. One thing many people associate with infertility
treatments is multiple births.
We do
know that certain medications used for infertility treatment like perganol
and INAUDIBLE can increase chances of multiple births. Also when aged
embryos are implanted it can directly impact the number of babies a woman
has. Multiple births offer many many challenges as you can imagine.
One
of the first things is that the abdomen is automatically larger and you
carry more weight. Also sometimes multiple births make normal pregnancy
symptoms like nausea or swelling much worse. When you do have multiple
births and you carry multiple baby's you do need to see your doctor more
often for closer monitoring.
Good
nutrition is critical in these situations and it also helps alleviate
problems of low birth rate if you do the proper things nutritionally. You
should also consult a doctor or nurse regarding nutrition issues. When you
are carrying more than one baby you do need more rest because carrying more
than one child does take a toll on your body.
Also
vitamin in takeage is very critical and needs to be adjusted for the
multiple babies’ you are carrying. So again work closely with your doctor
or nurse on this. At the time of delivery additional staff, nurses, and
equipment may be needed to meet the medical issues related to more than one
birth. There are a lot of statistical challenges as you might imagine when
you come home.
They
include: you may need additional professional help with the care of and
feeding of your children. The transition from hospital to home can be a
really tricky one and professional nurses or Doula’s can help you meet these
transitional challenges. Of course you’ll need 2, 3, 4 or 5 cribs or
strollers, multiple car seats, clothing, diapers, and you have to elevate
your child care with just a certain cost because it will be needed when you
have multiple births.
Normal functions like feeding and changing diapers takes on a whole new
dimension and meaning when you are feeding more than one baby. There are
some tips I can give you to meet some of the challenges of having multiple
births. Don’t be afraid to rely on the help of family, friends and
professionals.
It
really is important and key during those transitional times and it takes a
while to feel like you get things under control and at times you won’t ever
feel that way. Having that additional help and support can certainly help
with the transition. Sometimes it’s helpful to chart your feeding, the
napping schedule and diapering schedule so you can help get organized and
get a handle on schedules.
There
are organizations like the National Organization of Twins Club which can be
reached at 1-877-540-2200 and there you can find support, resources and
information. There is also a National Multiples Organization available to
and you can find out about them online. It really is helpful to talk with
someone else that is tackling parenting issues of multiples to get their
insight and their experience.
Whatever else you can do try to maintain a good sense of humor and that will
really help you get through some of the more frustrating difficult times.
The rewards can be really great as well. Your children grow up together and
become very very close. Also some people prefer to go through pregnancy
just one time.
One
thing to remember when you are the parent of multiple children try to treat
each child as an individual, its really important to do that and sometimes
it’s tempting not to do that but they really need that. Also try to include
and incorporate fun activities in your game plan each day. It will help you
face the days ahead and rest assured that your days will not ever be
boring. Good luck to you on your infertility journey. Thanks very much.
