Pregnancy

Having Multiples

 

Multiples

Now that you are over the shock of knowing you will have more than one new baby in your family---it’s time to learn more! Saint Elizabeth offers a class just for people having multiple babies! This three-night class gives you information on cesarean birth (C-sections), the Neonatal (newborn) Intensive Care Unit, and helpful suggestions from parents in Lincoln's Multiples Club. Attend this class to learn more specifics about preparing for multiple births as well as helpful suggestions for breastfeeding and parenting more than one!

Are YOU among this growing trend?

Wow! We’re sure it is taking you awhile to adjust to the idea that you will be having more than one baby! You may not realize it, but you are part of a current trend.

Over the past two decades, there's been a phenomenal rise in the number of multiple births in the United States. Between 1980 and 2004, the number of twin births increased by 70% and the number of births involving three or more babies has quadrupled.

While there are a number of reasons why you might be having multiples, you are! So let us help you understand somewhat how this birth will be different from most single baby births.