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Can I give birth vaginally to twins?
Explore what influences your birth options with twins, what hospital monitoring involves and how pain relief and contingency plans are discussed with your maternity team.
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Preparing for your twins' premature birth
Understand why twins, triplets or more may arrive early, what planned delivery timings can look like, signs of preterm labour, neonatal care and how corrected age supports development.
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Will my twins need neonatal care? How to prepare for your babies' staying in NICU
Understand what neonatal care involves for twins, triplets or more, the different unit levels, how babies move between wards and how you can stay involved if one goes home first.
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What to pack in a hospital bag when giving birth to twins
Get ready for hospital when you’re expecting twins, triplets or more, with a streamlined essentials list and comfort tips.
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What are the common complications in twin pregnancies?
Explore common complications in twins, triplets or more, how specialist monitoring checks placental and growth concerns, what symptoms to watch for and when to contact your maternity team.
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Understanding growth restriction (sIUGR or sFGR)
Find out what selective growth restriction means in a multiple pregnancy, how ultrasound and Doppler checks guide care and when monitoring, early birth or specialist procedures may be recommended.
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Getting support after a NICU stay
Coming home after NICU with twins, triplets or more can feel daunting. Find practical and emotional support, know what to expect and build confidence by asking for help early.
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What maternity leave and pay are you entitled to as a parent of twins and triplets
Plan maternity leave when you’re expecting multiples: when you can stop work, what you may get through Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance, plus neonatal leave and Shared Parental Leave.
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Budgeting for life with twins
Plan ahead for the costs of twins, triplets or more. Budget for big items, spread spending, use second-hand support and keep money chats open so you feel more in control.
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Further support
Throughout your journey with twins, triplets or more, we've got you. Choose the support that feels right for you at each stage.
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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
An on-demand course for expectant twin parents, with practical advice, emotional support and live clinic access to help you feel more prepared for pregnancy and early life with twins.
Real pregnancy & birth stories
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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.
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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.
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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'.
