Pregnancy & birth

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• Birth

  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.
• Birth

  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.
• Birth

  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.
• Birth

  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.
• Complications

  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.
• Complications

  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.
• Getting support

  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.
• Money & work Triplets & more

  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.
• Money & work

  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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  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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  Become 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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