Twins or Multiples: What you need to know

Discovering you are having a multiple pregnancy can be super exciting and super daunting! This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros to discuss everything you need to know about having a multiple pregnancy from the moment you find out that you are having multiples to the pregnancy care process, to how it may affect your delivery.If you have just found out that you are expecting more than one bundle of joy then this is the episode for you. Narelle is a registered and practicing Midwife, a Lamaze Birth Educator and proud Mama of two children.We discuss:Common reactions to the news of multiple babiesHow does a multiple pregnancy differ from a singleton pregnancy?Why are multiple pregnancies automatically classed as high-risk pregnancies?Are you hungrier with a multiple pregnancy?Do you require more monitoring when managing multiples?Is your body impacted more with a multiple pregnancy? Does having a multiple birth change the gestational length of a pregnancy or the care plan from your health care provider?What preparation can be put in place when preparing for multiples?Is the birth delivery changed to a Caesarean if you are having multiples?Are multiples more likely to have a NICU or Special Care stay?What are your top tips for managing and preparing your home for multiples? Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space