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Twins & Multiples

So you're expecting twins (or more)! Here we have information on figuring out if you're having twins to having a healthy multiple pregnancy. Learn by seeing ultrasounds and learning about good nutrition in a twin pregnancy. See how having more than one baby will change your birth plans and how life will be after you bring home more than one newborn.
Twins, Triplets and Other Multiple Pregnancies
There are lots of multiple pregnancies these days from twins to higher order multiples. Here are answers to common questions about multiples.
Quiz: Is it twins?
With multiple birth rates on the rise, you may wonder if maybe your bundle of joy isn't really bundles plural. This quick and easy quiz can help you sort out fact from fiction in the great scheme of things and help you determine if you're possibly having twins!
Ultrasounds from Twin, Triplet and Other Multiple Pregnancies
Here is a place to see multiple ultrasound including 3D ultrasounds of twins, triplets and other babies during pregnancy.
Twin Pregnancy Photo Essay
This is the photo essay of one mother's twin pregnancy in belly photos.
Multiple Birth Stories
Birth stories with moms of twins, tripets and more.
Twin and Multiple Pregnancy Ultrasound Gallery
See ultrasounds of multiple pregnancy from twins to triplets and more.
Vanishing Twin Syndrome (VTS) - Pregnancy Loss in a Multiple Pregnancy
Vanishing twin syndrome (VTS) is used to describe the phenomena of a twin that is seen in one ultrasound and not the next. It is something hard to track and only recently really studied as a type of pregnancy loss.
What do you call this many babies? - How many babies? Twins, Triplets and Other
Interested in finding out what you call different number of babies born at the same time?
Top 100 Baby Names for Twins
The top 100 twin set names for babies. Naming your baby twins...
Twins, Triplets and Other Multiple Pregnancies
Are you having a multiple pregnancy? Do you want to know what your belly may look like with twins, triplets or more babies? Here are some pictures of other moms during their multiple pregnancy. Enjoy the photos!
Increase Your Chances of Having Twins
There is a fascination with twins. Many families would love to add a set of twins to their family. I'm often asked what one can do to increase the chances of having twins. Here are some answers...
Baby Names for Twins
Coming up with one baby name is hard enough! Have you ever wondered what you would name twins? Here are baby name tips for twins, triplets and more as well as the top 100 names for twins.
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