Episodios

  • DNA Zygosity Testing for Twins

    DNA Zygosity Testing for Twins
    Sep 2 2025
    Ever wonder if your same-sex fraternal twins are truly fraternal? Perhaps you've even considered DNA testing to determine if they are actually identical? So, what's involved in the testing process? How accurate are the tests? And how can the results impact the relationship between your twins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Common Pelvic Floor Problems After Twins

    Common Pelvic Floor Problems After Twins
    Aug 26 2025
    You've had your babies, but your body doesn't seem to be healing itself and getting better. This could be a result of common pelvic floor problems that impact moms with multiples. So, what are the most common symptoms and how do you know if they will go away or if you need some additional help? And what does treatment typically look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Inside the NICU: Transitioning Twins to Home

    Inside the NICU: Transitioning Twins to Home
    Aug 19 2025
    It's one of the biggest questions on the minds of NICU parents, "When can my babies go home?" And, once you get the green light, you may also be wondering how you're going to care for your babies at home. What kind of training or instructions can you expect from your NICU? How should you set up your home? And what about your babies' schedules? You'll hear from NICU parents about their personal experience with their twins and triplets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • Chances of Twinning: Genetics and Fertility Treatments

    Chances of Twinning: Genetics and Fertility Treatments
    Aug 12 2025
    Do twins run in your family? As a twin parent, you’ve probably heard this question a million times. So, what are your chances of twinning, whether it’s through genetics or through the use of fertility treatments? Why are fraternal twins more common in families that have a history of twins? The conception of identical twins is supposed to be random, so how do we explain families with multiple sets? Today we’re breaking down your chances of twinning, and (for some parents) twinning again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • Twin Transitions: Crib to Toddler Beds

    Twin Transitions: Crib to Toddler Beds
    Aug 5 2025
    Are you planning to transition your twins from a crib to a toddler bed? How do you know if they're developmentally ready? What are some of the challenges you can expect? And once your kids are in bed, how do you encourage them to stay there throughout the night? Our twin parents tell us what worked best for them. Plus, we're reviewing a super fun sleep time app- especially if your kids like dinosaurs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • Identifying Preterm Labor with Twins

    Identifying Preterm Labor with Twins
    Jul 29 2025
    If you're pregnant with twins or higher-order multiples, then your medical care provider has probably already told you about the risk of preterm labor. What does "preterm" actually mean for multiples? What are some of the signs of preterm labor? And what can be done to help calm your contractions and keep your babies in utero for as long as possible? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Monitors

    Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Monitors
    Jul 22 2025
    Keeping track of one baby is tough enough. But if you're trying to watch two or more babies, you may want to seriously consider getting a second pair of eyes and ears- also known as a baby monitor. Should you go for an audio or video monitor, or perhaps both? What should you know about reception and security? And what can you expect to pay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • Tips for Telling Your Identical Twins Apart

    Tips for Telling Your Identical Twins Apart
    Jul 15 2025
    Having a tough time telling your identical twins apart? You're not alone. Or perhaps you're looking for ways to allow other people to tell your twins apart more easily. Moms of identical twins share what strategies worked for them as well as their own insecurities of making the mistake themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m