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April 2009 Supporting Multiple Birth Families...Every Step of the Way

Expecting Multiples?           Infant Multiples?           Toddler Multiples?           School-Age Multiples?

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Would you like to help MOST find more adorable photos of multiples? MOST has a volunteer opportunity designed to help multiple birth families share photos for use in MOST publications and other projects. The forum is a place for members to post their photos and comments about other's photos. See our list of other open volunteer positions on the MOST Volunteer Forum.

Spotlight on PreemieCare

MOST/PreemieCare is a member of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition: a recognized leader in maternal and child health. Founded in 1981, HMHB reaches health care professionals, parents and policymakers through a membership of over 100 organizations. The Coalition acts as a catalyst for change by creating partnerships of community groups, nonprofit organizations, professional associations, businesses and government agencies. By promoting optimal health for mothers and babies, we work to strengthen families and build healthy communities.

April is Awareness Month

April 2009 is Multiple Birth Awareness Month, sponsored by Fetal Hope and NOMOTC.

The 20th annual National Infertility Awareness Week® is also this month during the week of April 25 through May 2, 2009.

Baby Bunnies

See the MOST Photo Gallery for a whole collection of seasonal photos, slide shows and videos.

Support From the Heart of MOST

MOST Loves Grandparents Too!

Grandparents of multiples are special people, and sometimes they too need support and information to help them with the unique aspects of having multiple birth grandchildren! That's why MOST offers parents several ways to honor and support the grandparents in your children's lives:

Give a gift subscription to SUPERTWINS magazine to your mom/dad
Request a free sample issue of SUPERTWINS in their name
Sign them up to receive this FREE eNews
Make a donation to MOST in their honor
Share a note and photo for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue of SUPERTWINS, that tells how grandparents have made a difference in your life.
Share this FREE sample article from the Grandparents Pearls column

Audio Support for MOST Families

The MOST website has links to almost 2 hours of audio interviews with the one and only Maureen A. Doolan Boyle, Executive Director of MOST. The interviews discuss a variety of topics related to multiples including life during the first year and toddler multiples.

You Are Invited to Our FREE Carnival!

MOST will once again hold our annual MOST Wonderful Carnival on June 20, 2009 and you are invited! All you have to do is be a MOST member and sign up to attend. All activities and food are FREE, and more details are available on the MOST Carnival page where you can sign-up to attend today. We look forward to seeing you there.

I've Been Wondering...

In what year were the most quadruplets born in the US? Find out in MOST's Supertwins Statistics. Note: According to the CDC, California had the highest number of those quadruplets births that year.

The Perfect Gift for Mom!

Looking for an affordable Mother's Day gift she will love? Check out our ever-popular stationery:

With 8 different designs to choose from, each makes a nice touch to add to any gift for mom, dad, or grandparent of multiples. This fun stationery reminds others just how priceless multiples can be.

Visit the MOST Supertwins Store, and if you are a MOST member, don't forget to use your member discount!

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