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Resources For Twins
And Their Families
These organizations, clubs, blogs, informational and shopping sites are wonderful resources for twins, as well as parents and families of twins. We have a brief description of each site as well as a link.
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National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMTC)
This non-profit organization was founded in 1960 for the specific purpose of promoting the special aspects of child development for multiple birth children. They have tons of information pertaining to multiple birth, parenting, as well as research and conventions.
Entwined Community
A membership based community which provides savings opportunities for individuals and increased exposure and sales opportunities for twin/multiples owned related businesses.
Multiple Births: Prenatal Education & Bereavement Support
This Web Site offers information regarding multiple births. It includes pregnancy and post-natal information and, from the point of view of new parents, it attempts to address some of your questions and concerns.
The Twins Foundation
This is what their Mission Statement states:
"The Twins Foundation is an international membership organization and primary research information center on twins and other multiples.
It serves twins, their families, the media, medical and social scientists and the general public through its publications, its National Twin Registry and its multi-media resource center.
The Foundation was established in 1983 by twins to collect, preserve and communicate information about twins and other multiples and twin research.
The Twins Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are deductible within legal limits."
Twin Services
This site is absolutely packed with information on all aspects of twins and multiples. The Founder and President of Twin Services, Pat(ricia) Malmstrom, holds a graduate degree in early childhood and special education. She is a foremost authority on multiple birth development and care. An internationally-known advocate for the improved care of multiples and their families, she has counseled thousands of parents about coping with twinshock and trained numerous teams of counselors on the subject of multiple birth. She is the mother of four adult children including one set of monozygotic (identical) twins.
The International Twins Association
This association was organized by and for twins in 1934. They state that they are a non-profit, family-oriented organization to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and social welfare of twins and multiples throughout the world.
TwinsDoctor.com
TwinsDoctor.com is the first physician-authored website with health information exclusively for multiples. Founded in 2007, the site is hosted by Dr. Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin: a pediatrician, mother of twins, and author of "Twins 101: 50 Must-Have Tips for Pregnancy through Early Childhood from Doctor M.O.M.".
Babies In Belly!
Convenient, in-home prenatal classes for families expecting twins, triplets or more.
WhatToExpect.com
Pregnancy Questions? The What To Expect website offers extensive answers to your most important twin pregnancy questions. You can also purchase one of their popular series of books.
Diamond Valley Multiple Birth Association Inc.
This Club is affiliated with the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) and is run by a dedicated group of volunteers while raising their multiples.
Multiple Birth Parents
Multiple Birth Parents is an Australian based online community forum for parents or carers with twins, triplets or a higher order of multiples from all over the world. If you are already a lucky parent of multiples or you are expecting special new additions into your life, then this is certainly the place to be!
TwinsOnline
A helpful and informative site loaded with topics covering all aspects of twins.
Mother Of Twins
A site dedicated to parents of twins from conception to beyond.
Twin Babies Mall
We provide personalized and unique baby gifts for twin babies, family and more. We carry essentials and accessories that you will need for the wonderful journey ahead with your twin babies.
Baby's First Images
Providing 3D ultrasound and 4D ultrasound services to pregnant mothers since 2003 and AAUIF accredited. Twins make the best sonogram pictures!
Having Twins Now
A site documenting the experiences, fears, decisions and process of having twins.
Get It Together
Convenient, in-home consulting for families expecting twins, triplets or more in, but not limited to, the Toronto, Canada area. Classes cover the unique issues related to multiple birth and how to prepare. A turly unique concept and must see site!
A Lot'O'Tots
A site created for parents of multiples by parents of multiples offering special discounts when buying for twins or more.
"How does this site work"? Well, it's easy. Every product has the retail price listed for individual purchase. Just click on that item, scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will see what your discount amount is if you purchase more than 1 of that same item type. What's even better is that the discount starts from quantity of 1. Cool!
And Twins Make 5
A well put together product review site with an emphasis on products for twins.
Realizing shopping for twins can be difficult, the goal of this site is to help you quickly find the items you need and, by reading the reviews, decide if it is the right one for you and your twins.
You can even suggest an item to be reviewed!
Multiplicity World Wide
Twins..Triplets..Or More? Chat to other mums and dads with. Enjoy our community and grow with us. Multiplicity World Wide is an Australian based forum representing a very specific membership made up of families of multiples who all share a common interest. Whether it's parenting advice, announcements, advice on pregnancy, or just some virtual support.
Twin-Utero
This fun site includes several writings on parenting multiples. It is authored by a mother of twins, and you will truly enjoy her easy-to-read, entertaining style. It's just good ol' parent-to-parent advice at it's best!
Twins List
The Twins List has been around for many years. They have members from all over the world and from all walks of life, brought together by one common bond: multiples. You can join the list and make your own posts and comments on a wide range of topics, from surviving bed rest, potty training twins, to separating them in school.
Twin Connections
This site celebrates the unique connection between twins. They have one of the most extensive collections of personal twin stories on the web, as well. You can even submit a story of your own!
Mission: Impossible (or adventures in infertility, pregnancy...parenting?)
This blog deals with
parenting fraternal twins after IVF. Site contains an honest account of one mom's IVF treatments, a complicated twin pregnancy and parenting of newborn twins. Also includes the odd bit of advice!
Double Up Books
Double Up Books is the premier bookstore for twins and multiples. They specialize in books about twins and other multiples for both parents and children.
Gemini Greetings
Gemini Greetings offer unique, original cards for twins, triplets and more. You can find cards for all occasions - From Birthdays to Thank Yous.
Trends In Twos
A chic boutique specializing in clothing and gifts for twins and their proud families.
The Center for Study of Multiple Birth (CSMB)
This non-profit organization was founded in 1977 by identical twins, Louis and Donald Keith. They state that, "The three primary reasons for its inception were research, education, and public service. In our 28-year history, we have either published or supported the publication of numerous documents and books relating to multiple births."
Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation
They state that they are, “solely dedicated to providing immediate and lifesaving educational, emotional and financial support to families, medical professionals, and other caregivers before, during, and after a diagnosis of twin to twin transfusion syndrome.”
Twinlesss Twins
This site provides a compassionate community for twinless twins to experience healing and understanding. They provide support for twins and/or multiples who have lost their twin due to death or estrangement at any age.
Twin Stuff
Twinstuff.com is a large community of twins and their families. They include a message board and tons of informational links from expecting twins to products for twins.
Talk-About-Twins
Talk-about-twins.com has a clean, informational, easy to navigate site with many subjects about twins.
Twins Are Fun
This fresh, uncomplicated site has resources, news and nifty products for your little duo.
Twins Talk
TwinsTalk.com is brought to you by Susan Heim, author of It's Twins. Her site offers lots of parent-to-parent advice for raising twins and multiples. Including tips, forum discussions, and articles.
Monoamniotic Monochorionic Support Site
This web site is supportid by volunteers and is specially for expectant and experienced parents of monoamniotic twins (twins that share the same amniotic sac). They offer information, experience, and hope to those who have just been diagnosed, to those who have already delivered but looking for others to relate to, and to those who have suffered loss due to this very rare and high-risk type of twin pregnancy.
Twins Days Festival
The Twins Days Festival takes place every August in Twinsburg, Ohio. It's open to all twins and multiples, young and old. Families of twins and multiples are, of course, included. It's a fun way to connect with other twins and their families. You can register on their site and view tons of Twins Days photos, as well.
Proactive Genetics
Proactive Genetics offers affordable, accurate DNA zygosity testing for twins. Sometimes it is unclear whether same-sex twins are genetically identical or fraternal. A bloodless zygosity test offers conclusive evidence. The test can be done from home via a kit. DNA is easily obtained from cheek swabs and returned to their lab for analysis.
*Please keep in mind, these website links are listed as a convenience to our visitors. If you use these links, we take no responsibility and give no guarantees, warranties or representations, implied or otherwise, for the content or accuracy of these third-party sites.*
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