These are links
which we feel could be of value to expectant parents/ parents of
multiples; it is not in any way a conclusive list, so if there are
other sites which have been of benefit to you and you feel should
be included please contact us.
| T.A.M.B.A.
Twins and Multiple Births Association |
| TEL:
0870 770 3304 |
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www.tambainscotland.co.uk
www.tamba.org.uk |
| T.A.M.B.A
is a national organisation which offers "Twinline"
a confidential help-line; various support groups; discounts
for members; and publications on many aspects of multiples.
It campaigns on behalf of families with twins, triplets and
more and carries out a great deal of research in this area.
More information can be found in their information booklet found
in this pack. The East Kilbride Twins and Triplets Club has
several of their publications, which are available to borrow. |
| M.B.F.
Multiple Births Foundation |
| TEL:
0208 383 3519 |
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| Aims
to improve care and support of multiple births families through
education of health professionals and families alike by offering
a comprehensive selection of publications and running of multiples
antenatal classes. |
| N.C.T.
National Childbirth Trust |
| TEL:
0870 770 3236 |
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| Whilst
not solely concerned with multiples NCT can provide a wealth
of information on every aspect of antenatal care, birth and
early parenthood. There is a local group in the East Kilbride
area, see NCT website or local press for details. |
| NHS
direct |
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| TEL:
0845-4647 |
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| A
free 24 medical advice phone line; invaluable during out of
surgery hours or simply to find out whether a doctor need be
seen. Can advise on best course of action. The website gives
information in an easily accessible way on all aspects of health
care and medical conditions. |
| Twinsclub.co.uk |
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| An
invaluable source of information and support, it has an excellent
forum where you can post any queries you have on multiples births
and the replies come from other multiple parents based on their
experiences. There is also a chatroom, an adverts page for selling
and buying twins goods, bookshop for books on every aspect of
multiples, a whole host of useful information articles and links
to other websites for parents of twins& more. |
Premature
births
| Baby
Life Support Systems (BLISS) |
| TEL:
0500 618 141 |
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| Support
for parents whose babies are in special care. |
| Small
Wonder |
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| TEL:
020 8882 5879 |
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| Catalogue
and Internet shopping, sells premature clothes and goods e.g.
inserts for car seats. Offers discount to TAMBA members. |
| Little
Babies |
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| Web
page for premature baby clothes which has a twin's section. |
Assisted
Conception
| ACeBabes
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| ACeBabes
is a group that offers support and advice to families resulting
from assisted conception; around half of their families have
multiples. |
These
are merely sites we feel could be of use; EKTwinsClub does not vouch
for their content or quality of products.
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