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Supertwins 101: 101 of the most frequently asked questions about multiple births

Questions from Friends,

Family, and the Public

 

 

52. How do I deal with congratulations from friends and families while my babies are in the NICU, but I’m not quite ready to celebrate?


53.
What do I say when I suspect friends and family members are afraid to send their congratulations because the babies have complications and needed to stay in the NICU?


54. What is the best way to handle unwanted attention when out in public with multiples?


55. How do I respond to questions like “are your multiples natural” or “you must be finished now"? Also, what is the best approach for telling my multiples about their conception?


56. How do I help my children answer a question like "What it's like being a triplet?"?


57. How can I best support my sister/friend/co-worker who has lost one or more of her babies in a multiple birth pregnancy?


58. What helps a triplet, quadruplet, or other multiple cope with the loss of a multiple birth sibling?

 

59. I received a great deal of help and support from other families of multiples during my multiple birth pregnancy and shortly after. How can I help another family through this process?

Expecting Multiples

Multiples in the NICU

Infant Multiples

Breastfeeding Multiples

Toddler Multiples

School-age Multiples

Multiple Birth Households

Multiple Birth & Developmenta Delays

 
 

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Updated 11/28/07
 
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