Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood From Doctor M.O.M.

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Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin

Twins 101

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ISBN: 9780470343685

50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood From Doctor M.O.M.

Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin

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English

Jossey Bass
06 October 2008

Health & Self-Help; Pregnancy, birth & baby care; Child care & upbringing

""A must-read for expectant or multitasking mothers of multiples by an academic pediatrician and mother of twins, Twins 101 provides practical tips and wise words in a readable style that fits into the fast pace of these mothers’ lives.""

—Theodore Sectish, MD, associate professor of pediatrics, Harvard Medical School; program director, Children’s Hospital Boston

Dr. Le-Bucklin's new parenting book is the first by a pediatrician who is also a mother of twins. No other pregnancy and parenting book for multiples offers this unique and much-needed perspective.

Twins 101 features practical advice and well-researched information in an easy-to-read format. From maintaining a healthy twin pregnancy to meeting the daily challenge of caring for twins, Twin 101 guides families through each stage with insightful tips, practical advice, useful resources, and inspirational stories.

By: Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin
Imprint: Jossey Bass
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 188mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9780470343685
ISBN 10: 0470343680
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 06 October 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.

Reviews for Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood From Doctor M.O.M.

?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)