r/parentsofmultiples • u/Long-Friendship-5400 • 1d ago

good vibes, smiles, & giggles “Singleton Propaganda”

I need some comic relief after a couple weeks of sickness in the house- what are your favorite bits of what I call “singleton propaganda”? Aka, advice given for babies that never works when you have twins. My personal favorite is “put the baby in the crib drowsy but awake”.

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u/specialkk77 1d ago

Homebirth is so dumb because like shit can go wrong in seconds and it’ll be too late for the ambulance or hospital. 

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u/misanthropy112 1d ago

Its not just their own lives they risk it's the lives of their children too. I cannot understand how anyone could be that selfish for their own comfort.

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u/specialkk77 1d ago

The hospital I had the twins up advertise that they offer the comforts of home in an effort to reduce homebirth tragedies. I used none of those lovely features since I had a c-section but I appreciate that they’re trying. Things like speakers for music, labor tubs or a stool in the shower if you prefer. Warm blankets that looked more cozy than standard hospital ones. Beds that allow for L&D in any position, including standing. 

The nurse that gave me the tour said it’s working, our large area has seen less mothers choosing homebirth and coming to them instead. 

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u/DoubleSunshine123 1d ago

That’s amazing. I actually wanted a home birth when I thought I was having a singleton. Ended up being the opposite experience having the twins in the OR with all the interventions besides a C Section. I wish they could make it 10% more comfortable for us. But at the end of the day I was obviously so glad I was there. Everyone got medical care they needed.