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When You're Expecting More than One Baby |
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Pregnancy
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When You're Expecting More than One Baby Older women are more likely to have twins. For older children, welcoming one baby into the family is hard enough. Making room for more than one baby can be that much more difficult. Make sure the older child has her own familiar place and keeps her own things. Reassure her of your love frequently, and give her plenty of attention. If you'll need help after the babies are born, especially with childcare, have the helper start work before the babies are born. Your older children get to know the caregiver beforehand, which provides a sense of continuity after the babies come home.
Encourage your older child to express her feelings about the upcoming birth of the babies. Let your child know you understand why she might feel negative and help her find positive ways to deal with her feelings.
Establish a regular, uninterrupted time with your older child before the babies are born and continue it after their birth. This might be story time in the evening or preparing for bed or bath time. These routines contribute to the child's sense of security. Tell your child this time is important to you and that you will continue it after the babies are born. Then make every effort to do so.
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