Having more than one baby at once can test the endurance of even the most calm & experienced parents. This inspiring & enlightening guide by a practising GP & mother of twins will be welcomed by all parents of multiple births who find that the standard baby & childcare guides fall short of their special needs. Including new statistics on multiple births & current resources as well as the latest information on topics such as: fertility treatment advances in prenatal medicine & surgery feeding schooling & looking after sick twins this book offers first-hand professional practical & emotional advice to help parents cope with the development & rearing of twins from conception to adulthood. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between twins as individuals as they grow up their relationship with others both inside & outside the family & sibling rivalry. Also incorporating standard information on pregnancy birth what to expect & how the process differs from single births this is an essential enlightening & often amusing guide for every parent of twins.