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BOOKS
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A Child is Born
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Lennart Nilsson
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Looks at the stages of life before birth. Incredible world-famous photos of baby in the womb from weeks to birth.
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After Having a Baby: Five Mothers Share Their Parenting Secrets
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Diana Bert, Katherine Dusay, Susan Keel, Mary Oei, and Jan Yanehiro
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What's it really like to be a mother? How does it affect your body? Your life? Your marriage? These women, all so different from one another, speak frankly, share their unique experiences, and offer the warm support and practical information every mother should have.
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Baby Names
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Globe Pocket Books
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List of baby names; some origins, meanings.
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Baby Names for the New Century
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Pamela Samuelson
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Name book with origins and meanings. A comprehensive, multicultural guide to finding the perfect names for your babies.
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Baby Signs: How to talk with your baby before your baby can talk
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Linda Acredolo, Ph.D. and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D.
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This book provides a remarkably simple, intuitively pleasing, yet fascinating way to enhance communication, social interaction, and the sharing of inner worlds between parents and infants before they can talk.
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Born at Risk
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B. D. Colen
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A non-fiction book about the behind-the-scenes true story of an intensive care nursery and the real life heroes who fight for life.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby
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Jane Moody, Jane Britten, and Karen Hogg
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Answers Questions: What's special about breast milk? How does breastfeeding work? Can I breastfeed twins? Will I enjoy breastfeeding?
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Dictionary of First Names
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Alfred J. Kolatch
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Features 10,000 names: Huge in scope; contains most popular names and thousands of other well-loved traditional names for boys and girls; meanings of names; unconventional spellings, nicknames; cross-references for easy use.
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Face Painting
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The editors of Klutz Press
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A children's book about how to face paint--fun for everyone!
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Fathers-To-Be
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Eric Trimmer, M.D.
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Questions and answers about pregnancy, birth, and the new baby.
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From Here to Maternity: A Complete Pregnancy Guide
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Connie Marshall, R.N., M.S.N.
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A humorous but informative look at the nine-month journey to the state of motherhood with an overview of the varied emotions and experiences you and your husband can expect during your pregnancy.
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Gemini: The Psychology and Phenomena of Twins
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Dr. Judy W. Hagedorn and Dr. Janet W. Kizziar
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Identical mirror twin sisters discuss: Twins throughout history; developing individuality in twins; emotional difficulties of twins; rivalry between twins; dealing with comparisons; siblings of twins; when twins marry; and when one twin dies.
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Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy (The)
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Vicki Iovine
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Practical, humorous and comforting advice on: "Morning" sickness, maternity underwear, bladder control, pregnancy insanity, stretch marks, sex!!? Postpartum dementia. A really fun book!
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Girlfriends' Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood (The)
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Vicki Iovine
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Wise and witty advice on everything from coping with postpartum mood swings to salvaging your sex life to fitting into that favorite pare of jeans.
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Having Twins
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Elizabeth Noble
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Includes: Prenatal psychology; prevention and treatment of premature delivery; twin bonding; and the experience of loss.
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Infancy and Caregiving
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Janet Gonzales-Mena and Dianne Widmeyer Eyer
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A personal and practical guide designed for those involved in caring for and educating infants. The authors consistently integrate theory with everyday applications by presenting scenarios of interactions between infants and caregivers in specific situations.
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Joy of Twins and Other Multiple Births (The)
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Pamela Patrick Novotny
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Covers issues such as: Dealing with the shock waves a multiple birth sends; feeding the masses; premature parents--coping with early arrivals; taking care of yourself so you can better take care of the babies; helping the father and siblings adjust; going back to work--or not; development of multiples and individuality; also, practical information about food, schedules, travel, sleep, equipment, clothing, health, and day-to-day care.
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Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Baby's First Year
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Robert V. Johnson, M.D. (Editor-in-Chief)
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This unique authoritative guide covers all aspects of pregnancy and baby care through age one, including: Normal and high risk pregnancies; all aspects of birth preparation; the birth experience; details on baby care and development; practical guide to infant illnesses; medical problems and emergencies; complete information on women's health during the year after childbirth; special chapters for fathers, working parents, adoptive parents, and parents of premature babies and twins; and much, much more.
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Mothering Twins
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Linda Albi, Deborah Johnson, Debra Catlin, Donna Florien Duerloo, and Sheryll Greatwood
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A guide to twin pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. Five mothers with six sets of twins among them share their experiences from the first thrill of seeing two heads on the ultrasound to coping with two toddlers determined to go different directions at once. Offers a variety of "it worked for me" solutions to many twin situations. Deals with complications in high-risk pregnancies and offers creative support systems.
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Multiple Blessings
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Betty Rothbart, M.S.W.
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A wealth of medical and technical information regarding parents of multiples. A human face is placed with many of the difficult issues confronting parents of multiples by providing interesting and sometimes humorous commentary from numerous parents of twins, triplets, and quads that were interviewed for the book. Also has information about what expect when your babies are in the NICU after birth. A great book!
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Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way
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Susan McCutcheon
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Includes: The crucial differences between the Bradley Method and Lamaze--and why you may end up medicated with the later; How to choose a doctor who will respect your wishes for natural childbirth; Exercises and nutrition to get your body ready for birthing; How to involve your partner as a birth coach and fully engaged participate; The truth about episiotomy, caesarian surgery, and other routine medical interventions that may pose needless risk to your baby.
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Strong-Willed Child (The)
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James C. Dobson, Ph.D.
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A practical "how-to" book on discipline and child-rearing, which focuses on sibling rivalry, hyperactivity, self-esteem, and the most common errors made by frustrated parents.
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Twelve Months (The First)
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Frank Caplan
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Babies growth book, month-by-month.
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Twelve Months of Life (The Second): Your Baby's Growth Month by Month
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Frank Caplan and Theresa Caplan
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Babies growth book, month-by-month, the 2nd year.
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Triplets
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Felix Pirani
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A fun children's book about identical triplet girls who are only identifiable by the initial on their t-shirts. What would happen if they decided to swap around t-shirts for the day? Anything can happen!
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Twins on Twins
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Kathryn McLaughlin Abbe and Frances McLaughlin Gill
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Twin sisters and successful photographers take pictures of twins, interview them, old and young. These twins they interview are athletes, children, students, housewives, artists, and farmers. Ranging in age from fourteen days to 100 years. Also are fun stories about twins in Greek mythology. An entertaining book all around.
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Twins: From Conception to Five Years (Two copies available)
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Averil Clegg and Anne Woolett
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Answers Questions About: Establishing a workable daily routine; the mechanics of breast- and bottle-feeding infant twins; coping with parental exhaustion; whether or not to dress twins alike; special issues for fathers of twins; how to encourage separate identities; twins at school; twins and siblings; and much more.
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Twins: Nature's Amazing Mystery
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Kay Cassill
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Presents an enormous amount of data relative to life experiences of twins from conception to death. Examines the extraordinary phenomenon of multiple births in a cultural, historical, and scientific context.
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Very Best Baby Name Book in the Whole Wide World (The)
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Bruce Lansky
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30,001 Baby Names (complete with meanings, origins, and nicknames), plus fascinating facts about names and the most popular and unusual names.
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Well Pregnancy Book (The)
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Mike Samuels, M.D., and Nancy Samuels
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This book covers many aspects of pregnancy in great detail; from preconception to labor preparation to birth to the postpartum period. Topics include high risk pregnancies, breastfeeding, nutrition, exercise, sex, smoking, caffeine, drugs, and environmental substances during pregnancy. It goes beyond the physiological/medical side of things to touch upon many of the emotional aspects of pregnancy.
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What is a Twin? (Two copies available)
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Dr. Judy W. Hagedorn and Dr. Janet W. Kizziar
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A children's picture book geared toward young children explaining what twins are; and are NOT. Clarifies many misconceptions about twins (for twins and their siblings) and addresses some emotional difficulties that often accompany twinship.
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What to Eat When You're Expecting
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Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoffk, and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N.
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Everything you need to know to nourish both yourself and your baby-to-be. Includes the best-odds diet, tips for maintaining proper weight gain, and establish good eating habits and safe cheating. Includes 100 specially created recipes.
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What to Expect the First Year
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Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoffk, and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N.
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The comprehensive month-by-month guide that clearly explains everything parents need to know about the first year with a new baby.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting (three copies available)
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Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoffk, and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N.
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The pregnancy guide that reassuringly answers toe concerns of mothers and fathers-to-be, from the planning stage through postpartum.
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What's in a Name?
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Ethyl Corporation
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Publication of baby names from the year 1942.
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Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (The)
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La Leche League International
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Answers Questions: What to do during pregnancy to ensure a good start in breastfeeding? How to establish and maintain an ample milk supply? How to recognize and overcome common breastfeeding problems? How to express and store breast milk? How and when to introduce solids? How breastfeeding can affect your sex life.
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Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five
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Penelope Leach
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Topics Covered: Common physical problems at birth and later; feeding; height and weight; toilet training; teething; everyday care - washing, dressing, toys and equipment; sleeping patterns and problems; bedtime and other rituals; fears, frustrations, phobias, and tantrums; causes and cures of crying; how to create a safe and comfortable environment for your child; crawling, walking, and running; hearing, making sounds, and learning language; seeing and understanding; getting along with other children; playing and thinking; how to adjust to your child's behavior; loving and spoiling; beginning school.
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Your Three Year Old: Friend or Enemy
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Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg
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Answers Questions about 3-year olds: What problems do they have? What are their pleasures? What's going on in their heads? Included is practical advice and enlightening psychological insights.
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PERIODICALS and PAMPHLETS
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A Brochure for Parents of Children Who Stutter
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A Mother's Love (La Leche League)
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Anger!
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Baby and Me: Infant Massage Workshop, Massage Protocol Handout
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Baby Magazine: Infant Care Guide
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Breastfeeding (La Leche League)
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Death of an Infant Twin
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Double Dilemma: Handy Hints for New Mothers of Twins (1971)
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Enjoying Your Baby: 4 Months and Beyond
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Getting Ready to Breastfeed Your Baby
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Grief in Multiple-Fetal Death
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Guide for the Breastfeeding Mother
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Helping Your Baby Sleep Through the Night
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How the Breast Functions
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Lansinoh: Totally Natural, Pure and Soft
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Managing Multiple Birth Families (Prenatal-Post Partum)
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Manual Expression of Milk
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Multiple Birth Loss and the NICU/Hospital
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N.O.M.O.T.C: Research Reports #1-45 (published 10/95)
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Nursing Mother's Counsel
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S.I.D.S and Multiples
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Share: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc.
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Should You Breastfeed Your Baby?
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Speech-Language Pathologists: Helping People Find the Words
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The Death of Your Twin or Triplet Babies
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The Working/Nursing Mother
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TWINS Magazine (Various Short Articles)
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Various back issues of TWINS Magazine
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When a Multiple Dies: The Role of a Parents of Multiples Club
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Your Baby and Crying (Includes coping with infant colic)
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Your Child's Speech and Hearing Development
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Your Twins and You (NOMOTC Publication)
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AUDIO TAPES
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Baby Go to Sleep #1: Audio Therapy Sleep Tape (soothes colic)
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Focus on the Family: Advice for New Mothers (Karen Hull)
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VIDEO TAPES
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Baby Care Basics: Preparing for Your Baby
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Baby Care Basics: The Breastfeeding Mother
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N.O.M.O.T.C's Your Multiples and You: Conception to 6 Months
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N.O.M.O.T.C's Your Multiples and You: Toddlers and Preschoolers
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The Parenting Journey -- First Days
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TIP SHEETS
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Child Auto Safety Tip #1: Quick Safety Carseat Checkup
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Child Auto Safety Tip #2: Where Should Your Child Ride?
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Child Auto Safety Tip #4: Which Safety Seat to Use for a Big Baby or Toddler
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Child Auto Safety Tip #5: How Should Preschool and School Children Ride Safely?
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Child Auto Safety Tip #6: Is Your Safety Seat Secure in the Car?
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Child Auto Safety Tip #7: Harness Straps - Your Child's Link to Safety
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Child Auto Safety Tip #8: What are Safety Seat Recalls?
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Child Auto Safety Tip #9: Airbag Safety -- Buckle Up Everybody! Children in Back.
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Why Twins Clubs Should Have Bereavement Support Activities -- And how you can do it.
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