We help healthcare teams, including midwives, doctors and specialists, by providing them with the guidance, training and tools they need to provide the best care possible.
Supporting healthcare teams with expert guidance
We support hospital teams by giving them the resources they need to provide the safest and most effective care for multiple pregnancies. This includes training on the latest healthcare standards, such as those from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Our aim is simple: to help hospitals turn expert recommendations into everyday practice.
Our Maternity Engagement Programme
We run a special programme to help hospitals improve how they care for multiple pregnancies. Here's how it works:
- Reviewing current care: we work with hospitals to check how they're currently caring for expectant parents of multiples and compare it against national guidelines
- Creating action plans: together, we agree on a plan of action that fits the hospital's unique needs
- Tracking progress: we help hospitals put changes into practice, then check back in to see how things are going
We also share helpful care pathways and simple forms that make it easier for everyone to know what needs to happen during each stage of a multiple pregnancy. This ensures that parents and healthcare teams are on the same page.
Celebrating high-quality care
We want to recognise hospitals that are doing an outstanding job caring for families expecting multiples. Through our Recognition Scheme, hospitals can show how committed they are to providing the best care possible. It's a great way to let parents, hospital staff and healthcare commissioners know that your hospital is dedicated to high-quality care.
Training and support for healthcare professionals
We know how challenging it can be for healthcare professionals to access training specific to multiple pregnancies. That's why we offer a range of online resources and events including:
- Webinars on topics like caring for multiple pregnancies
- Our annual Study Day bringing together specialists in multiple birth care
- Support sessions for clinicians working with families who are experiencing pregnancy loss
Our training is designed to be practical and based on the latest evidence, helping healthcare professionals feel more confident and prepared.
Peer support for midwives
Caring for multiple pregnancies can be challenging, especially when you're working in smaller units or are the only one in your team with this responsibility. That's why we help midwives to connect, share experiences and get advice from peers. It's a quick and easy way to get support and stay up-to-date with the latest guidance and resources.
Helping parents stay informed
Alongside our work with healthcare teams, we provide families expecting twins, triplets or more with information and resources. We have:
- Information booklets to guide parents through what to expect
- Online resources like tips for managing multiple pregnancies and links to helpful tools
All of our resources are created with the needs of parents in mind, ensuring that information is clear, practical and easy to understand.
Improving outcomes for families expecting twins, triplets or more
At Twins Trust, our goal is simple: to make sure every family expecting twins, triplets or more receives the right care, at the right time, from a supportive team. By working with us, hospitals can:
- Follow national guidelines more closely
- Improve communication between families and healthcare teams
- Build staff confidence in handling the complexities of multiple pregnancies
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