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The Home Stretch

Surviving the Last Trimester With Twins

By Kendeyl Johansen

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Finally, twin mom Robin Frazier of Omaha, Neb., attests that her positive attitude worked wonders with her psyche. "I felt terrific about my belly – the bigger the better. I had two babies growing inside me!" she says.

Keeping Comfy
Fusillo claims her worst pregnancy discomfort, and the biggest complaint of the soon-to-be twin moms in her practice, is ankle swelling or "elephant legs." She says the only thing that helps is elevating the legs above the head.

To reduce leg swelling while expecting twins, Trina Lambert of Englewood, Colo., propped her legs up on her trash can at work. And she'd lie down on her couch at home and prop her legs up on the top of the couch.

Another big complaint among expectant twin moms is indigestion. "While carrying my twins, I loved spicy food, but I had to go on a bland, bland diet. Many expectant moms can take an over-the-counter anti-acid, but first consult your obstetrician," Fusillo says. Milk can also help indigestion. Milk is good for the baby, and it neutralizes acid. "There's really nothing else you can do until the baby drops because the top baby is pushing on your stomach," she says.

Unfortunately, many moms end up on bed rest, which means it's hard to get up and take care of newborns after delivery. "Moms on strict bed rest can ask their doctor for a physical therapy consult. A therapist can come to their home and give exercises to do, but most doctors won't OK much besides stretching," Fusillo says.

Just the Right Touch
While pregnant with my twins, I treated myself to several massages. The bigger my belly grew, the better it felt to relax and let someone pamper me for an hour.


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