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MULTIPLE BIRTH BOOKS

• Exceptional Pregnancies: A Survival Guide to Parents Expecting Triplets or More by Kathleen S. Birch and Janet L. Bleyl (2001) Published by the Triplet Connection, authors are parents of triples and offer advice of how to take care of you and your babies during pregnancy and after the birth, including breastfeeding.

• Having Twins: A Parent's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Early Childhood by Elizabeth Noble (1991) This revised guide to multiple pregnancy includes advances in research, an understanding of the psychology of parents and twins, and information to guide expectant and new parents through all aspects of having twins. The best and latest in prenatal care is stressed, with special attention to the importance of nutrition and physical preparation.

• The Joy of Twins and Other Multiple Births: Having, Raising, and Loving Babies Who Arrive in Groups by Pamela Patrick Novotny (1988)This edition of the supportive and comprehensive guide offers the latest medical, psychological, and sociological findings on all aspects of caring for two or more infants. Contains new chapters on premature infants and coping with triplets and beyond.

• Make Room for Twins: A Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Delivery and the Childhood Years by Terry P. Alexander (1987)

• Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding & Caring for Twins or More! by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada (1999 Revised Edition) Published by the La Leche Leagus International, author is aa mother of twins and offers information with an emphasis on breastfeeding and attachment-style parenting.

• The Multiple Pregnancy Sourcebook: Pregnancy and the First Days with Twins, Triplets and More by Nancy Bowers(2001) Written by a prenatal nurse and mother of twins, this book explores the physical, financial and emotional challenges of this high-risk condition and offers information to help you through every facet of this process.

• Seven from Heaven The story of Kenny and Bobbie McCaughey.

• Special Delivery by Becky and Keith Dilley with Sam Stall (1995)The Dilley family is the only American family raising sextuplets: this describes their lifestyle and special parenting challenges, from the logistics of caring for six children simultaneously to shifting from a childless couple to the most celebrated family in history.

• Twins!: Expert Advice from Two Practicing Physicians on Pregnancy, Birth, and the First Year of Life With Twins by Connie L. Agnew, M.D., Alan H. Klein M.D., Jill Alison Ganon (1997)Gives parents comprehensive information on the physical, medical, emotional, and psychological issues involved in having twins. The first part of the book covers the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience, and discusses a broad range of twin-specific information such as the epidemiology of twinning, fetal and embryonic development, nutritional needs, and exercise. The second section covers the first year of life, discussing such topics as telling the twins apart, size and energy differences, and how to cope with the extra work.

• Twins to Quints edited by Rebecca Moskwinski, M.D.(2002) The Complete Manual for Parents of Multiple Birth Children compiled by National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club, Inc. (NOMOTC)

• When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads: A Complete Resource by Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein(1999)Information is included on dietary guidelines for maximizing birth weight, safe limits on exercise and physcial activity, reducing your risk for pregnancy complications and recognizing signs of preterm labor and what to do about it.

BREASTFEEDING BOOKS

• The Complete Book of Breastfeeding by Marvin S. Eiger, Sally Wendkos Olds (1987) The Complete Book of Breastfeeding provides everything you need to know to make nursing your baby a deeply rewarding experience. Dr. Marvin Eiger, a nationally known pediatrician and breastfeeding authority, and Sally Wendkos Olds, an award-winning medical writer who nursed her own three children, provide the latest information on every aspect of breastfeeding.

GENERAL PREGNANCY BOOKS

• Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby’s First Year by the Mayo Clinic(1994)More than a hundred contributors from the Mayo Clinic offer expectant parents all of the current medical and health information they will ever need and cover such issues as family relationships during pregnancy, breast-feeding, and birthing options.

• A Miracle in the Making by Bruce Hayman, William S. Floyd, M.D. (1997)A good general pregnancy reference book.

• What to Expect When You're Expecting by Arlene Eisenburg, Heidi E. Mrukoff and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N. (1996 Revised Edition) A pregnancy guide that reassuringly answers the concerns of mothers and fathers to be from the planning stage through postpartum. Follows a month by month format. (1998) What to expect at each stage of pregnancy in order to maintain health, fitness, and well-being.

GENERAL INFANT AND CHILDREN BOOKS

• Child Proof Your Home by Vicki Lansky for Safety 1st(1991)A parent’s guide to child safety - a comprehensive handbook from crib to preschool.

• What to Expect the First Year Year by Arlene Eisenburg, Heidi E. Murkoff and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N.

• What to Expect the Toddler Years Year by Arlene Eisenburg, Heidi E. Murkoff and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N.

• The Working Mother's Guide to Sanity by Elsa Houtz (1989)Practical insights for establishing a realistic view of expectations for maintaining satisfying relationships, prioritizing work and home, and making time for personal renewal.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS

• Bedtime Snuggles with Christopher by Barbara Davoll and Dennis Hockerman (2000)Seven delightful stories starring Christopher Churchmouse that teach different character traits as you tuck kids into bed. Children will be delighted with the rhyming stories about Christopher's bedtime fears and parents will love the Tuck-Me-In-Tips.

• A Load of Trouble by Barbara Davoll and Dennis Hockerman (1988) A story about deceit based on Proverbs 20:17. Each Christopher Churchmouse Classic highlights one aspect of behavior that is common problem for boys and girls. Through the experiences of the animal characters, children will learn how to make choices that please the Lord.

ARTICLES

• Pregnancy - TTTS, Pre-eclampsia, Nutrition, Monitoring a twin pregnancy, Gestational Diabetes

• Prematurity - Prevention, Medical Care, Creating a soothing environment

• Newborn - Fraternal vs. Identical, Colic, Pacifiers, Schedule vs. Non-schedule

• Toddler - Twin competition, Pacifiers, Behavioral Issues, Schooling Issues

PAMPHLETS

• Higher Order Multiples by NOMOTC A 44 page booklet as a guide of support for those who are expecting or raising higher order multiples.

• Placement of Multiple Birth Children in School by NOMOTC, a guide for Educators.

VIDEOS

• Your Multiples and You - Toddlers and Preschoolers by NOMOTC A 45 minute presentation on multiple birth children during toddler and preschool years (l-5 yr). Language and motor development, mealtime, toilet training, playtime, outings, bedtime, siblings, and daily. Ideal for expecting and new parents.

• What Every Baby Knows by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. A 60 min. tape about the working parent, daycare, separation and your child's development.

Library List Updated 10/2/06

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