Common misconceptions about a twin pregnancy

Gina Osher, Parenting Coach & Blogger, shares advice for women pregnant with twins on some of the most common misconceptions about a twin pregnancy
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Common misconceptions about a twin pregnancy

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When people first find out that they’re pregnant with twins, one of the things that happens is they tend to go into a little bit of a state of shock. They begin to do research, they read books and a lot of them focus on the statistics about the high-risk nature of twin pregnancies. While this is definitely true, it is not always the case. You will not always have a C-section. You will not always wind up in bed rest. And you will not always have premature babies. So what I recommend to people is that if you are hoping to have a vaginal birth that you find an OB who is comfortable with it and who has delivered a lot of twins vaginally. Do your research. If you need someone to help advocate for you, hire a doula. If you think that you will be on bed rest or that your babies may come prematurely, I have a long list on my website of tips and resources that really will help.

Gina Osher, Parenting Coach & Blogger, shares advice for women pregnant with twins on some of the most common misconceptions about a twin pregnancy

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Gina Osher

Twin Mom & Blogger

Gina Osher, the daughter of world-wandering hippies, is a former holistic healer turned parenting coach and mother of boy/girl twins. She is also the author of the blog, The Twin Coach in which she offers advice, bares her soul, works though her imperfect parenting moments and continues on her journey to be a more joyful parent. Gina is dedicated to helping others find both a deeper understanding of themselves and a stronger connection to the children they love.

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When people first find out that they’re pregnant with twins, one of the things that happens is they tend to go into a little bit of a state of shock. They begin to do research, they read books and a lot of them focus on the statistics about the high-risk nature of twin pregnancies. While this is definitely true, it is not always the case. You will not always have a C-section. You will not always wind up in bed rest. And you will not always have premature babies. So what I recommend to people is that if you are hoping to have a vaginal birth that you find an OB who is comfortable with it and who has delivered a lot of twins vaginally. Do your research. If you need someone to help advocate for you, hire a doula. If you think that you will be on bed rest or that your babies may come prematurely, I have a long list on my website of tips and resources that really will help.