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Double Trouble: Twins and How to Survive Them (Paperback)

by Emma Mahony (Author)
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Product details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Thorsons (15 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007153988
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007153985
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,790 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #18 in  Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Occult
    #18 in  Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Thought & Practice > New Age
    #23 in  Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Pregnancy & Childcare > Pregnancy & Childbirth

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This useful guide to multiple pregnancy, birth and beyond, comes from an expert on the subject - Emma Mahony is a twin herself as well as being the mother of twins. Black and white cartoons from the Times' front-page cartoonist make this a lighthearted guide for expectant mothers of twins. Twins are amazing - but multiple pregnancy and birth, not to mention coping with twins once they are born, carries a set of special fears, risks and issues. Many parents-to-be find themselves overwhelmed. This guide is informative yet informal. It contains advice from pregnancy and childcare experts as well as case studies. It provides an exploration of practical issues such as eating for three, managing breastfeeding, and the trend towards Caesareans for NHS twin births. It looks at the unnecessary label of "high risk" in pregnancy and gives testimonies from mums who have tried different approaches. It contains interviews with medical and midwife experts and a step-by-step guide to the different stages of pregnancy and birth, including how to involve the father and explain twins to other siblings. In addition it gives tips on managing once the twins have arrived and looking after toddler twins, twins at school and teenage twins.

About the Author
Emma Mahony is a successful journalist who currently works as feature writer for the Times. She is a twin herself, as well as being the parent of twins, and her monthly column in the Saturday Weekend section of the Times, 'Double Trouble', takes a humorous yet serious look at the business of bringing up twins. Jonathan Pugh has been the front page cartoonist for the Times since 1996 and was voted Cartoonist of the Year at the 2001 Press Gazette Awards.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best twin pregnancy guide., 21 Oct 2003
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I found this book to be so valuable as a british woman expecting twins. Many of the books on twins are written by and for American women. This book covers things like NHS and twin birth, making a twin birth plan, not being affraid to make your choices for the birth. Also preparing for twins and the first year are also included. The other nice thing about this book is that the author has had twins recently, and so all her advice is so relevant now - everything from which 3-wheeler puch chair is most popular with twins club members to where to get the rolls royce of double breast pumps from!! well worth reading!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not much information on toddler twins, 19 Sep 2004
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Review synopsis suggests the book covers from birth and beyond, and expressively mentions toddlers and even teenagers. However looking at contents after it arrived, it is almost entirely dedicated to twins up to 1 year old. It may be very good at offering help & advice for this age, but not much help if you are contending with two little toddling tykes who have just turned two (or indeed older).
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Twins, 3 Oct 2003
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Having just discovered that I'm about to have twins I was desperate to find out more information, I have now brought lots of books of about twins and have to say that this is the best book to buy. As well as being very practical it also explains everything in a very humorous way. I would recommend this book to any one who is having more than one baby
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
I have found this book a huge comfort and excellent guide throughout my pregnancy...being a first time mum of twins can seem extremely daunting... Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. Leigh-Morgan

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Double Trouble: Twins and How to Survive Them
I loved this book from beginning to end. It's funny yet practical, and I can't wait for my twins to arrive!
Published 5 months ago by J. Huber

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointed
after reading all the reviews about this book, i have to say i was expecting more. in my opinion, it read more like a long article about how to cope with twins. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. Savvides

5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book
This is only the second book on twins I have bought. The first scared me senseless. This book was excellent. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. N. Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars Most useful book for twin mums
This book is really useful for anyone expecting twins or who has just had them. There is a lot of anecdotal advice about what the author found useful with her twins and you don't... Read more
Published on 19 Jul 2007 by A Twin Mum

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
I'm currently 15 weeks pregnant with twins, and bought this book as it had so many good reviews. They were well justified! Read more
Published on 30 May 2007 by L. Foster

5.0 out of 5 stars buy this with the maternity clothes
Giving parents the information they need. Whilst realistic enough to say having twins is hard work, the author also injects some humour and joy into the situation. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by Mrs. A. Cartwright

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent if a little smug
Compared to the doom-laden medical tomes (mostly American) that deal with twins, I found this excellent book a breath of fresh air. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2007 by Natasha Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS
Like most epecting mums, I found the book shops had little choice for multiple pregnancies. Was hilarious and had me laughing out loud in places. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2006 by Mrs. M. Shale

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and reassuring
At a time when the world seemed a little scary and all medical attention was very worrying, this book brought sunshine and enlightenment into my newly pregnant world! Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2006 by rachaelsa

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