Amanda from Groovy Babies is a twin mum and one of Australia’s top sleep consultants.
She is also recognised and accredited for her work across Advanced Holistic Pregnancy and as a Baby and Child Sleep Specialist, HypnoBirthing® International Childbirth Educator and Certified Infant Massage Instructor.
Today she shares with us her experience and expertise in regards to separating twins and multiples for sleep…….or not?
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Author: Lauren Cotter
(Please note: This is part two of Lauren’s story. You can read all about her rare condition called uterus didelphys (two uteruses) and her twin pregnancy HERE).
I will never forget the moment when Ben walked into the room. Tears streaming down his face, unable to compose himself and talk to me.
Evie had been diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). Her bowel was up in her chest cavity due to a hole in her diaphragm. I later learnt from the paediatrician this is one of the most dangerous conditions a baby can be born with, I was thankful I didn’t know this at the time. Evie was blessed to have some amazing doctors who quickly intubated her and saved her life.
The PIPER (Paediatric Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval) team arrived and we managed one family photo before our little girl along with Ben and his mum hurried off to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
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As she is also fluent in Spanish, Liliana not only has a large following here in Australia, but also in South and North America, and Europe. As she is also fluent in Spanish, Liliana not only has a large following here in Australia, but also in South and North America, and Europe.
I was born in México City and moved to Brisbane in 2003 after graduating from University. In 2012 I became a mother for the first time and I found myself extremely sleep deprived. I returned to work but as nothing had improved with my daughter sleep, I decided to seek professional help.
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Sarah is not “only” a photographer; she is also a NICU nurse with over a decade of experience in handling premature babies. So you can rest assured that your precious multiples are in the very best of hands.
I have been a professional newborn Photographer for 5 years now, it is crazy to believe that the first babies I photographed are starting school!!
You can find out more about Sarah HERE
Lynne -McKensey Hall is an internationally certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Midwife. She has helped hundreds of families on their breastfeeding journey. Lynne’s focus is centred on supporting mothers by offering options available for breastfeeding that will work within the family unit.
She shares with us her tips for getting started with expressing for twins or more.
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Most new parents will feel overwhelmed at times, and it is incredibly natural to have a cry. With next to no sleep, peace or fun in sight I would be surprised if mums of newborn multiples don’t feel down or have a good bawl every now and then. But there are the ‘baby blues’ and then there is something much more concerning, and that is post natal depression with twins.
PND is concerning in any new mum, not just parents of twins and multiples. Any mum suffering from depression has it incredibly hard and needs help and support through this time.
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Choosing godparents for twins or multiples is not as simple as you may think.
The role of the godparent can differ slightly from religion to religion. The basic purpose though is that they are people selected by parents to witness the baptism of their children and to guide them along their religious pathway and assist with their spiritual formation.
This concept has been taken on board by those who like the idea, however would prefer not to have the religious aspect of the ceremony. These ceremonies often go by the name of a “baby blessing” or a “glistening”. It is a way to welcome your child/children into the family and to choose people you would like to take an interest in your child’s personal development and upbringing and serve as role models outside of their family. For the sake of this article, the term “godparent” will be used, regardless if it is a religious or civil ceremony.
Grocery shopping with twins and multiples can be a long process. Everyone wants to stop and have a chat! Here are 26 things you will hear. Over and over again.
A – Are they both yours?
B – Better you than me!
C – Can they feel each other’s pain?
Author: Vanessa Cartledge
As a multi mum, I fully understand that Centrelink for twins and multiples can often seem complicated and overwhelming. So I thought I would share my knowledge to help other multi-parents navigate Centrelink’s system. As multi-parents, there are payments that we may be entitled too, but the Centrelink website can be confusing. If you know what you’re entitled to and how to apply, it makes everything easier and much less stressful. Please note that I do not work for Centrelink, and I am just sharing this information as a guide only. Please check all information for yourself.
This is not the title of a bad horror movie (Dads of Twins and Multiples – The Rise of the Stay at Home Dad! Oohh, scary!) but the start of a very welcome trend.
When there are twin newborns there is double the work of one baby, and when there are triplets or more the parents are seriously outnumbered. More Dads of twins and multiples are choosing to stay home from work for a period of paternity leave to get the family through that exhausting and crucial first year.