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- African Naming and Names of Twins and Other Multiple Birth OffspringAfrican twins (or multiple-birth children, in general), according to their ethnic group and gender, are traditionally given specific names. Often, the siblings who preceded and the ones who followed the twins are also given specific names.
- Multiple Birth Mania and Raising Large Families During RecessionA Recession seems like the worst time to expand any family. So, how do large families and those with multiple births survive during bad economic times?
- Octuplets Born in California: 8 Babies Born at the Same TimeA California woman gave birth to octuplets (8 babies born at the same time)on Monday in Bellflower, California. It is believed to be only the second time that 8 babies have ever been born at one time in the United States.
- How Does Diet Impact Multiple Births?The nutrition of a multi-births pregnancy is important to reduce high risk issues.
- Discounts for Twins and Multiple Birth ChildrenIf you have twins or are even blessed with triplets or other multiple-birth children, you know already the expenses that are incurred in caring for two or more children the same age.
- IVF Clinics Reducing Number of Multiple BirthsFor couples ungoing infertility treatment the possibility of multiple births may not be as common as it once was.
- Quintuplets and More - the Phenomenon of High Order Multiple BirthsA short history of high order multiple births in the United States and worldwide.
- Raising Triplets, the Early YearsRaising triplets is an interesting journey. These are just a few of the fun things that occurred when my children were small. Enjoy.
Multiple Births in the NewsAn overview of recent multiple birth stories in the news.- What Effect Will John and Kate Plus Eight Have on Their Children's Lives?An article questioning the effects the television show Jon and Kate plus Eight is having on their children and what it will do to their future lives. It looks into examples of multiple birth exploitations in the past and the effects of those exploitations.
- Giving Birth to Multiples: Complications with Maternal Age and Lack of Prenatal TestingFor women of advanced age who are pregnant with twins or multiples, there is a risk for genetic disorders which often can not be detected by prenatal testing.
Multiple BirthsVisions of babies dance in their heads.




