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Giving birth to triplets or more

If you are pregnant with triplets or more, your birth will need careful planning. Find out how to prepare for your birth and what risks to consider.

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Raising multiple babies

Raising multiple babies, such as triplets or more, can be challenging. But with support, raising and feeding multiples does get easier.

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Twins, triplets and multiples

If you are having twins, triplets or more, find out everything you need to know about your pregnancy, the birth, feeding and raising your babies.

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Giving birth to twins

Twins are more likely to be born early, often before 38 weeks, so it's important to understand your birth options, complications and special care.

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Pregnant with triplets or more

Learning you're pregnant with triplets or more can be a shock, but most parents find having multiple babies to be a positive experience.

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Pregnant with twins

If you're pregnant with twins, a healthy lifestyle and diet will help you manage your pregnancy and give your babies the best start in life.

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Raising and feeding twins

Find out more on how to get your twins to sleep, feeding your twins, preparing for preschool, twin bonds and dealing with sibling rivalry.

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How to breastfeed twins

It’s possible to breastfeed 2 babies at the same time. Experiment with these positions to find out what you are most comfortable with.

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