Father Role: Twins
There are some special considerations if you are trying to feed twin babies and, whereas I would always advocate breastfeeding, you may want to consider the pros and cons set out in the chart below.
BREAST
You can feed both at once
You need [...]
Special Child
Although all children develop at different rates and the range of what doctors and psychologists consider “normal” is wide, a small number of children fall at either end of the developmental spectrum. At one end of the spectrum are children [...]
Multiple Births
New parents are often surprised at the amount of work involved in caring for a newborn, and this is clearly even more true for parents who have multiple births.
Many parents of twins don’t realize how much help they will need, though mothers [...]
Baby’s Smile
The first time your baby smiles at you is an exciting milestone in your relationship; it’s also an important sigh that she is developing mentally.
When your baby begins to smile, she is demonstrating that she can recognize you and that she [...]
Parenthood: Communication
During the initial months of parenthood, both of you should make real efforts to keep the lines of communication open between you. No matter how exhausted or disoriented you may be, it is essential that you find the time to explain your feelings [...]
Tips For Parents
TIPS FOR MOTHERS: Your partner will quickly start to feel he is neither wanted nor needed if you give all your attention to the baby.
Always ask your partner for help – you can’t expect him to know how much you need it unless you tell [...]
Feeding Baby
You must decide how you want your baby to be fed while you are away at work.
If you begin working before he is four to six months old – that is, before solids are introduced – you will need to plan. Introduce a routine so feeding times [...]