Guest Post by Elisabeth van der Wilt of Fruitful Womb The saying is that it takes a village to raise a child. One thing I’ve learned in my career, this saying is very true. As a Postpartum Doula I’ve seen the need in new parents, the need for help in almost everything. But if it takes a village to raise but one child, how many villages do you need for multiples?  The population of a village is anywhere from 500 to 2500. Meaning if you have twins you need 1000-5000, triplets is 1500-7500 and so on. I personally live in the heart of Canadian prairies. My local village has 300ish inhabitants ..read more

Are you expecting twins and looking for the best breast pump for twins? Whether you’re exclusively pumping or just wanting to build your milk supply, this post will help you make your decision on the best breast pump for you.  I had to exclusively pump for my twins due to their tongue and lip ties which I discuss more in another blog post. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure for more information. ​Best Breast Pump for Twins Considerations When deciding which is ..read more

Do you have Hypothyroidism and are pregnant? Having a healthy and successful hypothyroid pregnancy can be done but you’ll likely need to advocate for yourself. Here are my top tips and research from my first pregnancy and twin pregnancy. Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Note: As an Amazon Associate I ear ..read more

From breastfeeding my first child to exclusively pumping for my twins, I have a lot of breastfeeding tips and exclusively pumping tips to share. I’ll break it all down in easy to understand and very candid explanations of what worked and what didn’t. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure for more information. Table of Contents My First Child How do these boobs work? Finally able to nurse Mastitis Pumping at work Logistics Storing Pump Parts & Milk at Work Twins Attempting Nursing x ..read more

Are you wondering how to get pregnant with twins naturally? This is exactly what we did to get pregnant with our identical twin boys. Disclaimer: The information provided on this blog is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. How To Get Pregnant With Twins When we were trying to get pregnant for a second time, we weren’t trying for twins, we actually did exactly ..read more

I’m 35 weeks pregnant with twins and while I’m uncomfortable I’m so excited we’ve gotten this far!! Babies could come at any day now!! My hospital bag is packed and ready to go. 35 Weeks Pregnant with Twins – Development At 35 weeks pregnant with twins you’re well into your third trimester and almost to the finish line! In general, the longer your babies are inside, there is a lower chance of needing to be in the special care baby unit or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Depending on the type of twins you’re having, you may be scheduled for a cesarean section (C-section) by 37 weeks, or ea ..read more

By 34 weeks pregnant with twins, the babies are well developed, including their lungs and all body systems are functioning. When I was 34 weeks into my twin pregnancy, things were continuing to become more uncomfortable for me but at least the babies are doing well. 34 Weeks Pregnant with Twins – Development When you’re 34 weeks pregnant with twins, you’re likely incredibly uncomfortable and ready for the babies to come out! I know I was, especially due to the intense pelvic and back pain!! At this point the main thing they need to continue to do is grow overall, build up fat, and have their b ..read more

Leaving the house with twins can be a daunting task, especially when you’re not sure what you need to pack in a diaper bag for twins. Below is everything we packed in a diaper bag for our twins and I never felt unprepared. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure for more information. Packing a Diaper Bag for Twins When packing a diaper bag for twins it’s important to make sure that you don’t leave anything out yet also that you don’t bring your whole nursery. Overall, you’ll need twice the amou ..read more

Are you on the market for a safe vehicle that will accommodate 3 car seats or more?! You’ve come to the right place! We did extensive research before we found the best vehicle for 3 car seats back when I was pregnant with twins and we already had a 1 year old. We needed a vehicle that would fit two car seats backward facing and one forward, as well as all being forward as they grew. It was harder to find than one would expect! This post may contain affiliate links (not for vehicle, just accessories), which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to yo ..read more

Are you considering adding another child to the family? Here are some things that will help with how to prepare your child for a new sibling. Our oldest had just turned two years old when our twins were born. We did a lot of things to prepare him as much as we possibly could. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure for more information. Preparing Twins for a Sibling If you’re preparing your twins for a sibling, there is a little less work than usual. Yay for that, you deserve a bit of a break ..read more