When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads 3rd Edition

You're expecting more than one baby? Congratulations!Effective, encouraging, and up-to-date, When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads is essential for you and your babies.Like all mothers-to-be, you're experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions: joy, fear, confusion, and excitement--maybe all at once. As a woman pregnant with more than one baby, you're feeling all these things . . . only more so! In When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets, or Quads , Dr. Barbara Luke, an acknowledged expert on the prenatal care of multiples, outlines a practical, nutrition-based program to keep you and your babies healthy, and she offers a comprehensive tour of what you can expect during your unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. Women who follow this program have significantly fewer complications during pregnancy--and their babies are born weighing 20 to 35 percent more than the average twin, triplet, or quad. Included is crucial information on: - Finding a qualified maternal/fetal medicine specialist - Dietary guidelines for maximizing birthweight - Safe limits on exercise, physical activity, and work - Taking a leave from your job and negotiating the best deal - Reducing your risk for pregnancy complications - Recognizing the signs of preterm labor and what to do about them - What to expect during and after delivery - Feeding and caring for your newborns . . . and yourself - Getting back into shape after delivery