Two Buns in the Oven
Getting set for twins!
Resources for Mamas & Papas Expecting Twins
Getting ready for the arrival of your twins can be both daunting and exciting. From the point that you find out that there are more than one bun in the oven, the journey entails to find out more and more about this special gift. You will be overwhelmed both before and after the babies arrive, you will be tired, you will be wondering what you're getting into and this is all part of this amazing journey. On this page you will find additional resources on having twins and if you have some great ones to share please Contact this Mama.

General Info on Twins
- http://www.babycenter.com/0_breastfeeding-twins-or-multiples_8479.bc (general info)
- http://www.babycenter.ca/baby/twins/breastfeedinganswers/ (Q/A)
- http://www.babycenter.ca/baby/breastfeeding/twinsmumsstories/ (what do i need)
- http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/PregnancyBabies/Pregnancy/PregnancyComplications/Pages/Twins-and-Multiple-Babies.aspx (general info - early pregnancy)
- http://www.hm.com/ca/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=4294928765 (mat leave G&M)
Connecting with other Mamas & Papas (virtual communities)
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Twins, Triplets and Multiples
http://www.multiplebirthscanada.org/english/index.php (paid membership required) -
Twin Stuff
http://www.twinstuff.com/ -
BabyCentre.ca (Twins Group Forum)
http://www.babycenter.ca/g25001799/parents-of-twins-or-more

More Info on Feeding
- http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/pem/PublicSearch?direct=displayPdf&number=605730 (Nutrition)
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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/breastfeeding/article1075210/?page=all
(Dr. Newman on BF article) - http://ottawa.ca/en/health_safety/pregnancy/baby/feeding/breast/twins/index.html (tips)
- http://chirofamilial.com/wp-content/themes/chiro/imgs/pdfs/breastfeeding-twins.pdf (general info/ article)
- http://www.breastfeeding-problems.com/breastfeeding-twins.html (tips)
- http://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/documents/Patient%20Education/BreastfeedTwinsTriplets-lw.pdf (types of holds)

Additional Resources for Mamas and Papas
- http://www.urbanmoms.ca/multiple_musings/2010/07/breastfeeding-twins-overcoming-challenges.html (challenges)
- http://calmlyandchaotic.blogspot.ca/2012/03/breastfeeding-twins-brace-yourself.html (shared experience - blog)
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http://blog.bummis.com/2011/11/two-tiny-milk-vampires-breastfeeding.html
(shared experience - blog) - http://www.dadsguidetotwins.com/ (dads)
- http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/PregnancyBabies/GivingBirth/ConcernsduringLabour/Pages/Delivery-of-Twins-and-Multiple-Babies.aspx (delivery)
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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/PrematureBabies/AboutPrematureBabies/PrematureLabourandBirth/Pages/Stages-of-Premature-Labour.aspx
(pre-term labour) - http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/ResourceCentres/PregnancyBabies/Pregnancy/PregnancyComplications/Pages/Twins-and-Multiple-Babies.aspx (general info - early pregnancy)
- http://www.hm.com/ca/subdepartment/LADIES?Nr=4294928765 (mat leave G&M)