Twiniversity Podcast with Natalie Diaz
201 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 87 ratingsGot Twins? Us too! This show is created by parents of twins FOR parents of twins from expecting times through the teenage years and everything in between. Just know that we are laughing WITH you every step of the way.
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"I'm a neurodiverse mom of twins" with Megan Griffith
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBJoin us as we sit down with Meghan, a twin mom who shares her story of living with ADHD and being on the Autism spectrum. From her journey to diagnosis to the joys and challenges of motherhood, Meghan offers a candid glimpse into life as a neurodivergent adult. Through her experiences, she has become a beacon of support as a neurodivergent life coach, empowering others through her platform, "Neurodivergent Magic." Visit Megan’s website here: https://neurodivergentmagic.com/ Subscribe to t...
Staying on the Same Team as your Spouse with Monique Goff
April 03, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBFor today’s episode we delve into the dynamic world of parenting through the lens of twin mom Monique Goff who shares her insights on the importance of staying on the same team with your spouse. Join us as we explore the profound impact that unity and collaboration between partners have on children and the family unit as a whole. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, we uncover strategies for overcoming disagreements and aligning parental approaches to effectively address issues ...
Sh*&ting On Singleton Families with Julia Raufman
March 20, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBJoin us for an unfiltered conversation with twin mom Julia Raufman as we lay bare the unique challenges of raising multiples. From the get-go, we pull no punches, shedding light on the frustrations and misconceptions faced by parents of multiples, particularly when interacting with singleton parents. This episode offers raw insights and ranting with honesty and humor. Warning: Not for the faint of heart, as we keep it real and uncensored. Throughout the episode, Natalie offer insights and st...
"I Had A Birth Doula During My Twin Delivery" with Larissa Lien
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBOn today’s episode we are chatting with Larissa Lien who shares her remarkable journey as a young mother of twin boys, guided by the unwavering support of her birth doula. At 23, Larissa embarked on the exciting yet daunting path of twin pregnancy, unsure of what lay ahead. She candidly discusses her quest for support and finding the right doula, emphasizing the critical role of compatibility and advocacy. Throughout her pregnancy, her doula became her advocate, ensuring her needs were met a...
Why Is No One Talking About Prenatal Nutrition? with Kristin Brown
March 06, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBJoin us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Kristin Brown, a remarkable twin mom and the go-to expert in prenatal and perinatal nutrition. Kristin shares her unique journey through pregnancy, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspect of nutrition in maternal care. During her pregnancy, Kristin visited numerous specialists, yet the topic of nutrition was scarcely touched upon, beyond the routine inquiry about prenatal vitamins. This sparked a realization that, despite the med...
The Harsh Reality of Living with an Eating Disorder and Having Twins with Alex Punton
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn this episode, we meet Alex, a twin mom courageously navigating the challenges of motherhood while battling an eating disorder that began at age 16. Alex's story delves into the intricate layers of her journey, highlighting the added pressure of wanting to be a good mom amidst her ongoing struggle. Through her candid storytelling, we gain insight into the profound impact of societal pressures and personal insecurities on mental health. Alex's bravery in sharing her experience challenges th...
TAPS (Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence). What is it and why it really matters when pregnant with twins with Stephanie Ernst
February 21, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, we unravel the mysteries surrounding Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS) alongside Stephanie Ernst, a dedicated twin mom whose journey propelled her to advocate for awareness and support for families affected by this rare condition. Stephanie's personal narrative, fueled by her experience with identical twin daughters born with TAPS, serves as the driving force behind her mission to shed light on this often overlooked aspect of twin pregnancies. Stephanie underscores t...
A Twin Mom and Her Gestational Carrier Pt.2 with Jen and Triest
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn this part two episode, we continue into the extraordinary journey of Jen, a twin mom, and Triest, her gestational carrier. Together, we unravel the intricacies of surrogacy and gestational carriership, shedding light on the nuances that distinguish the two. Our conversation navigates through the terrain of assisted reproduction, addressing common misconceptions and providing clarity on the prevalence of surrogacy in today's society. Jen and Triest graciously share their deeply personal ...
A Twin Mom and Her Gestational Carrier Pt.1 with Jen and Triest
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this compelling episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Jen, a twin mom, and Triest, her gestational carrier. Together, we unravel the intricacies of surrogacy and gestational carriership, shedding light on the nuances that distinguish the two. Our conversation navigates through the terrain of assisted reproduction, addressing common misconceptions and providing clarity on the prevalence of surrogacy in today's society. Jen and Triest graciously share their deeply personal e...
A Personal Reflection on Delivery Day with Nat and her OB Dr. Anna Barbieri
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBWe are taking a trip back in time and chatting with OB Dr.Anna Barbieri who is actually Natalie’s personal Obstetrician! Today we discuss Natalie’s difficult delivery day story, post-partum healing, empowered decision-making, and the importance of building a human connection through a relationship between patient and doctor. Find more on Dr.Anna Barbieri here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annabarbieri_md/?hl=en Website - https://www.annabarbieri-md.com/ Subscribe to the Twiniver...
26 weekers and dealing with NEC Our Story of Hope with Judy Jarka
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBJudy Jarka is a first-time momma of twin girls who arrived early at 26 weeks weighing less than two pounds each. Today we’ll be discussing her pregnancy journey up until that point, the experience of early delivery with twins, and how hope is what got her family through their journey of dealing with Infant Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Single...
Why I Changed My OB at 37w4d With My Twins with Emily Lewellen
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBEmily Lewellen is a twin momma and Ultra Sound Technician who decided to roll the dice and switch her Obstetrician at 37 weeks and 4 days. Emily struggled with feeling ignored and frustrated by the lack of cooperation and consideration from her previous set of Doctors. Hence, she decided to take control and find an OB in an entirely different State who supported her desire to have a natural birth with twins, regardless of needing a Breech Extraction. Today we'll discuss how taking this risk ...
Everything Has A Phase When Raising Twins with Jaymisha Rajpar
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJaymisha Rajpara is a momma of twinnies, an Educator, and the Author of the children’s book “Different Twins It's Perfectly Ok.” Today we are discussing Jaymisha’s book about the uniqueness of each child even as twins and how important it is to embrace their differences. We also dive into the truth of the different phases of twin parenting: the early sleepless nights, child tantrums, sweet moments, and finding a way to balance everything in between. Find Jaymisha’s book here: Amazon - htt...
"A Wish For Twins" with Author Dorothia Rohner
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBDorothia Rohner is a grandmama of twins and the author of the children’s book “A Wish for Twins: The Tale of Our Two Miracles, " a picture book about the origin of twins. Dorothia found inspiration while sketching bedside to her daughter-in-law one night in the hospital. She wanted to share the specialness of twin babies in a creative way that every family can relate to and find value in. Find “A Wish for Twins” available for purchase here: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Wish-Twins-Tale-O...
Twin Home Birth? Yes, It Can Happen with Twin Mom Alexandra Garcia Lopez
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAlexandra Garcia Lopez is a fierce momma of twinnies who made her goal of an at-home birth a reality. Today we discuss the social stigma against home births with twins, Alex’s delivery story, tips to make your birth plan happen, and how to adjust when things don’t go to plan... spoiler alert: they usually don’t! Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety ...
Can Baby Helmets Be Avoided With Twins? with Jennifer Barnard
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBJennifer Barnard is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and the founder of Baby Begin, a company focused on simplifying the treatment for plagiocephaly and torticollis by providing helmet alternatives. Jennifer is passionate about educating parents to explore preventative treatment options for their babies as soon as possible before heading straight to the helmet. Through her early physical therapy treatment approach, she has helped thousands of babies in their journeys to correcting skull ma...
My 23w5d Delivery With Twins with Hannah Baldwin
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBHannah Baldwin shares her experience giving birth to her twins early at 27 weeks and 5 days. After giving birth early to her twins, Hannah was told there was a low chance of survival for her babies in the NICU. Through this journey, Hannah talks to us about how she and her husband dealt with such a scary reality, and how they got to a place of hope, healing, and better days. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes ...
My Mo/Mo Twin Pregnancy with Lacie Mersman
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBLacie Mersman is a mom of identical twins who shares her experience through a high-risk pregnancy with Mo/Mo twins. Having gone through two normal pregnancies before, Lacie went into her 7-week ultrasound not expecting to find out about her twinies and how complicated the pregnancy can be. Lacie shares with us how she was able to keep calm in this high-stress situation and have a happy and positive mindset throughout the journey. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting t...
A Triplet's Perspective on Life with Paige Hullett
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBPaige Hullett is an actress, writer, director, and triplet sister! Today we discuss what life was like growing up in a family of multiples and being one of three triplet girls. Her experiences growing up as a triplet have led her to share her stories through film and the showcase importance of celebrating everyone’s uniqueness. Find Paige: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paigehullett/?hl=en Short Film - https://vimeo.com/788052470 Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! ...
It's OK to Say "This Stinks" - Keeping it Real with Jen Genel
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBJen Genel is a Therapist mom of boy/girl twins who went into her journey of twin parenting with hopeful expectations, only to have the realization of the tough reality of being a parent of multiples. After noticing how it was taking a toll on her, she realized the importance of seeking help and being honest about the rough moments along the way. We discuss how when reality doesn’t match expectations it can lead to feeling inadequate, and how okay it is to be authentic about both the good and...
Social Media is Like Having a Million Mother's In Law with Katie Hillier
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBKatie Hillier is a mom of boy twinnies who shares her journey online as a twin parent on TikTok (@whenkatiemetharry). Katie shares a raw and honest version online of her life, balancing parenting her two boys and making time to get things done. Of course, sharing her life online comes with a lot of judgments and criticisms from strangers; as Katie puts it, it’s like having a million mothers-in-law! Today we discuss how she deals with all the feedback, and how important it is to unapologetica...
Twin Dad Truth Time with David Swickline
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBDavid Swickline is a School Psychologist and a happily involved father of Twins. Today we dive into some twin dad and husband truths David has learned throughout his life and his parenting journey. His motto is to approach things as a challenge that is doable with the right support around. This servant’s mindset has followed him all through his life and impacted his views and practices as a father and supporting husband. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins...
What You Need To Know About Baby Led Weaning with Christiana Scott
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBChristiana Scott is a nutritional therapist and personal chef mom of twin boys and founder of Real Food Littles. Christiana dives into how few resources there are for how to introduce solids to babies and how this lack of information led her to work towards finding a solution on how to approach this realistically for all families. Through her online community, she focuses on education for baby-led weaning and healthy cooking for the little ones. Links mentioned in this episode: www.real...
The Joys Of Raising Differently Abled Kids with Odette Claridge
March 23, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBOdette Claridge is a mom of four, whose firstborn has special needs and after having a second singleton, rolled the dice and ended up getting pregnant with twins. Today we discuss how it’s been for her to raise differently-abled kids and dive into the importance of having a community of support while on this parenting journey. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons ...
The Worst Journey to The Best Outcome: A TTTS Story with Amy Jones
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBAmy Jones is a mom of a singleton and twinies and today she shares her experience with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and her complicated delivery day story. She has been through such a difficult journey which led to the best outcome, and we dive into her road of recovery with finding hope and peace through it all. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safe...
How to Ted Lasso the Sh*t Out of Your Medical Team with Tamara Sam
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTamara Sam is a mom of twinies and a singleton who has cracked the code on how to have a better experience with your medical team from pregnancy through birth and beyond. Today we discuss Tamara’s game changing tips on how to win over your medical team and work towards making the whole journey more enjoyable, positive, and personable. Links mentioned in this episode: Tamara’s Blog: Hacking Mom Life Tamara’s Instagram Tamara’s Podcast: The Mom Sync Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Ne...
How TikTok Saved My Twins with Erica Gutierrez
March 01, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBErica Gutierrez is a mom of five girls, a singleton, and two sets of twins! We discuss the differences between her two twin pregnancies, how she and her husband really felt about having another set of twins, and how they are navigating family life now after the birth of their second set. Links mentioned in this episode: Erica’s TikTok Erica’s Instagram Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding T...
An Unexpected At-Home Delivery at 25 Weeks with Dana Rogney
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBAfter struggling with fertility for years, Dana Rogney shares her story of an unconventional and unexpected delivery day which resulted in giving birth to her twinies early at 25 weeks. Through this experience, she also expresses how her babies survived the birth, how she and her husband made it through this all during the pandemic in 2020, and what life is like almost three years later. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with on...
What Do I Do with All Of This Breastmilk? Donate It Of Course! with Brittany Forsyth
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBBrittany Forsyth is a Canadian momma of a singleton and twinies who shares her journey with breastfeeding and what it is like having a generous supply of breast milk. Through her experience, she has helped many families in need by becoming a breast milk donor and using this as an opportunity to share her gift. Links mentioned in this episode: Haakaa Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins ...
How a Dad Raises His Boy/Girl Twins and Deals with Postpartum Preeclampsia with Curtis Burke
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBCurtis Burke is a West Coast Dad of Boy/Girl Twins and host of the Uncovered Legacy podcast. He shares his experience as a Twin Dad, the main differences he finds between raising his boy and girl, and how he and his wife dealt with Postpartum Preeclampsia. Links mentioned in this episode: Curtis Burke's Uncovered Legacy Podcast www.birthx.com CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE! 🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Mee...
Stop Calling Them "The Twins." Nurturing Your Duo as Separate People with Wafeeqa Wahid
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWafeeqa Wahid is a globetrotting mom to 4-year old twin boys. She shares how she treats each twin as his own person and nurtures their differences. She also covers how she handles squabbles between her boys what she asks their school teachers to do for them regarding nurturing their individuallity. 🎉 YOU'RE INVITED: Need more support, join us each month for our Twiniversity Virtual Meeting. Meet Nat and Lauren and bring them your biggest twin life challanges each month of the year. For date...
Postpartum PTSD with Kim Friedberg
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBKim Friedberg is a mom of infant twin boys and she’s here to talk about her traumatic birth and postpartum PTSD. In this episode, we’re covering: Miscarriage and IVF Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia Hospital Bedrest Delivery via C-section NICU How Kim recognized her own PTSD early and got help Read more about: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Postpartum PTSD Postpartum Support International (inclusive support for moms, dads, and all family structures) Expecting twins? ...
Hospital Bedrest and an Unexpected Flight with Alysa Peterson
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBAlysa had a boring, drama-free twin pregnancy right up until 32 weeks when she had to be hospitalized for preeclampsia. Then, she was flown by helicopter to a hospital with a maternal fetal department. Alysa talks about her experience with: Preparing for twins Hospital bedrest The preeclampsia rollercoaster Induction at 34 weeks 5 weeks in NICU Read more about preeclampsia here Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Si...
This Mom Found Her Own TTTS with Emily and Dom
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBEmily is a twin mom and an ultrasound technician. She and her husband Dom join us to talk about: How Emily discovered her own Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Having surgery at 20 weeks Healthy delivery at 35 weeks Preparing their singleton to be a big brother More information about: TTTS TAPS Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing) Click here to sig...
Being a Widowed Twin Mom with Janelle Fragale
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJanelle’s twins were only a few months old when her husband Keith was diagnosed with Lymphoma. In 2020, Keith passed away from the disease. Janelle joins us today to talk about: Parenting alone while Keith received chemo treatments How she relates to her in-laws now Keeping Keith’s memory alive for her twins How therapy has helped her Advice for grieving moms Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safet...
How Graham's Foundation Helps Premature Babies with Nicole Doyle
August 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBNicole Doyle started her twin mom journey delivering at 24 weeks. Her micro preemies spent 5 months in the NICU and are now thriving 10 year olds! As a result of her experience, she now works for Graham’s Foundation, a non-profit that supports parents of premature babies. Today, Nicole shares about: Medical bedrest at 20 weeks Emergency C-section at 24 weeks 6 days Spending a month in the hospital after delivery PTSD Volunteering and working for Graham’s Foundation Advice for NICU par...
Raising Children in an Inter-Faith Family with Rebecca Trott
August 24, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRebecca Trott is here to talk about her Jewish-Christian interfaith marriage and raising her preschool twins. NOTE: We will be discussing Santa! Also, Rebecca discusses: Hebrew school vs Sunday School Why she chose not to do a Bris Grandparent involvement Hanukkah and Christmas traditions How they pray as a family Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childpro...
Single, Homeless, and Expecting Twins with Kortnie Sands
August 17, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWhen Kortnie found out she was pregnant with twins, she knew two things: She wanted to be a mom She had to leave her babies’ father. With nowhere to live, Kortnie moved into Visitation House, a communal home for women with unplanned pregnancies. Kortnie tells us all about her journey as a single mom with twins and how she found the resources she needed to provide for them. Visitation House (the shelter where Kortnie stayed) Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online cl...
Extended Breastfeeding with Nora Ivezaj
August 10, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBNora is a twin mom who has been breastfeeding for 17 months! In today’s episode, she’s discussing her experience with: Preeclampsia Vaginal delivery with one breech baby Trouble with latching Mom guilt Mom Intuition Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing) Click here to sign up for a class! Follow us on: YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest Fac...
Balancing Marriage and Parenting with Elicia Stalker
August 03, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBElicia is a mom of three boys under 3: one singleton and twin boys. She and Nat are talking about marriage today. Specifically, they’re getting into: Facing infertility as a couple Long-Distance Marriage Love Languages Communication Finding time for intimacy Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing) Click here to sign up for a class! Follow us on: Yo...
Twins Delivered at 24 Weeks with Marissa Fluture
July 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMarissa had a singleton and twins who are NICU graduates and she’s here to talk about early delivery and long NICU stays. She’s getting into: -Her singleton she delivered before 28 weeks -Her twin girls she delivered at 24 weeks -Primary care nurses -Traumatic birth -Her online support group -Early intervention services Resource: What Every Twin Parent Should Know About the NICU Marissa Fluture’s Instagram Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversi...
Becoming a Twin Mom Through Surrogacy
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBErika and her husband Dave had a long, bumpy road to twin parenthood. Erika experienced uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pregnancy loss, and many failed fertility treatments before her doctor suggested that surrogacy may be her best option. Today, Erika and Nat discuss: How Erika found a surrogate Why she chose to use an agency Her plans for including her surrogate in her twins’ lives Who is a “real twin mom”? Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversi...
Speech Development For Your Twins with Leanne Swickline
July 13, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBLeanne is a speech pathologist AND a mom of 5-month old twins! In this episode, Nat picks her brain about speech development for infants and toddlers. Plus, Leanne shares how she encourages language development for her own twins! Today we’re covering: Leanne’s C-section at 38 weeks Lip and tongue tie Breastfeeding twins Baby-led weaning Developmental milestones to watch for Resource: ASHA Developmental Milestones Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twin...
Surprise! It's Twins...Again! With Jillian Kalyan
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJillian was expecting her second set of twins when a scan revealed one twin would be born with a rare birth defect called Bladder Exstrophy. In today’s episode, she and Nat discuss: Getting specialized care at CHOP NICU life C-section recovery Online support groups How she finds time for herself Keep listening after the interview for Ask Nat! Today's question: "I feel like I'm not connecting with my newborn twins. What should I do?" Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! ...
Your Delivery Questions Answered with Christie Herring
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWe’re bringing you the inside scoop on labor and delivery! Our guest Christie Herring is a twin mom and a labor and delivery nurse from Texas. Today we’re discussing: Epidurals Your labor and delivery team Making the best of a C-section Comfort items to bring with you to the hospital Realistic birth plans Warning signs during pregnancy Braxton Hicks vs real contractions Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online class...
Six Types of Rest with Twin Mom Dr. Daryl Appleton
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBDo you need a break? Dr. Daryl Appleton says YES! In fact, this twin Mom and wellness expert says humans need SIX types of rest. How many of the six are you getting? And how can you get MORE? Plus, she shares a simple hack to eliminate the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” conversation. Follow Dr. Appleton’s twins AND her work on Instagram. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins Aft...
Stay-at-Home Sanity with Melissa Wolf
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt’s the great parenting dilemma: stay at home or return to work? Twin mom Melissa Wolf talks about her experience as a stay-at-home mom raising twins and a singleton. Melissa dives into: Her 5-year fertility journey Hard days and mom guilt Bedtime routines How she and her husband divy up the chores Morning schedule for 3 young kids How she got permanent marker out of her couch! Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with o...
From "Why Me?" to "Lucky Me!" with Meredith Dickinson
May 04, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBMeredith Dickinson found out at 20 weeks she was pregnant with identical twin girls. At 28 weeks, doctors discovered that one baby had Duodenal Atresia and would need surgery right after being born. Meredith shares with us about: Why Google is not always your friend Her journey from “Why Me?” To “Lucky Me!” Why she started blogging about her twins Visit Meredith’s blog to read more about her twins! Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you...
Twins After Infertility with Miracle Semein
April 27, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn her mid 30's, Miracle Semein started going through peri menopause. Then, she got pregnant with twins! She joined us at week 35 of her pregnancy to discuss the highs and lows of: Infertility Pregnancy Getting COVID in her 3rd trimester A 5k at 33 weeks Deciding where to give birth How she manages her emotions. UPDATE: Miracle's twin girls have arrived! Watch Miracle's birth story on her YT channel. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has...
Fitness During and After Pregnancy with Katherine West Dargon
April 20, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBKatherine West Dargon is a twin herself and she’s ALSO 36 weeks pregnant with identical twins! She and Nat discuss: Twins after a singleton Fitting exercise into your busy life Building exercise into your kids’ lives Mindful breathing for relaxation Buy Nat’s book What to Do When You’re Having Two Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter! Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First...