Pregnancy & birth

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• Pregnancy Complications

  Dealing with loss during a twin or multiple pregnancy

  Grief after the loss of one or more babies in a twin or multiple pregnancy can bring conflicting emotions, changing hopes and a deep sense of absence.
• Pregnancy

  Key things to know about twin pregnancy: the facts and figures

  Twin pregnancy facts and statistics can help you understand how common twins and triplets are, the chances of having twins and the differences between identical and non-identical twins.
• Pregnancy

  What your antenatal care should look like

  You’ll need additional monitoring and special care with a multiple pregnancy. This article will help you find out what antenatal care you should be offered, from your first scan through …
• Pregnancy Complications

  Monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twins and triplets

  Monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twins and triplets are rare types of multiple pregnancy where the babies share one placenta and one amniotic sac. Because of the increased risk of complications, these …
• Pregnancy

  Equipment guide for twins, triplets or more: What you really need

  Preparing for twins, triplets or more can be expensive, but you don’t need to buy everything at once. Here’s what to buy new, what you can borrow or buy second-hand …
• Pregnancy Parental wellbeing

  Improving outcomes for your multiple pregnancy

  How to look after yourself and your babies during a twin or triplet pregnancy, from antenatal care and nutrition to exercise and reducing pregnancy risks.
• Pregnancy Complications

  Fetal movements in twins: knowing when to seek help

  Getting to know your twins’ usual movements can help you notice changes. Find out what to look for and when to contact your maternity team for help.

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  Online communities

  Our online communities are by you and for you. They're here to offer support and shared understanding for parents of twins, triplets or more.
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  Join as a member

  With Twins Trust membership, you'll find everything you need to parent with confidence, connect with a powerful community of families like yours and help your family thrive. We're ready to welcome you with open arms!
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  Preparing for twins on-demand course

  If you do just one thing preparing for twins, this is it. Get clarity, confidence and guidance for the months ahead with practical tools, trusted advice and real world tips.

• What happened when our twins were diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

  Darren and Victoria share what happened after their twins were diagnosed with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.

  

• What happened when our twin boys were born at 27 weeks

  Carl and wife Becky share their story of the premature birth of their twin boys.

  

• Parents share 'tough NICU experience' after birth of twins

  Yiannis and Mel said their stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with their twins was an 'emotional rollercoaster'.