On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we're joined again by media personality and new twin mom, Zoë Brown, and twin expert, neonatal nurse Tasha Perreard. Zoë’s twin boys are now 10 weeks old, a stage filled with new milestones like first smiles, but also new challenges, particularly around individual sleep and feeding needs.

This episode tackles:

• Navigating Different Schedules: What do you do when one twin is ready to sleep longer stretches at night, but the other still wakes every three hours? Meg and Tasha offer expert advice on managing this common twin dilemma, discussing whether to wake the sleeping twin and how to handle feeds when you're on your own.
• Postpartum & Baby Checkups: Zoë shares her experience with her 6-week postpartum checkup and the twins' first vaccinations. Tasha provides insights into what a thorough maternal checkup should involve and tips for making vaccinations less traumatic for babies (and parents!).
• A Surprising Cause of Low Milk Supply: Tasha reveals a fascinating connection between retained placenta and low milk supply that many parents (and even some professionals) might not be aware of.
• Developmental Milestones at 10 Weeks: From those first precious gummy smiles to increased alertness and the importance of "serve and return" interactions, tummy time, and gentle visual stimulation.
• Understanding Your Twins' Unique Sensory Profiles: Meg explains how to identify if one twin is more sensory sensitive than the other, how this can impact their behaviour and development, and how to tailor your approach to meet their individual needs.

This is a must-listen for parents of twins, offering practical strategies, reassuring advice, and a deep dive into the unique journey of raising multiples.

About Our Guests:

• Zoë Brown: Media personality and new mother to 10-week-old twin boys, sharing her real-time experiences and questions.
• Tasha Perreard: Expert lactation consultant, nursing sister and twin specialist based in Cape Town, providing expert insights and practical advice for parents of multiples. You can find her practice, The Well Mother and Child Clinic, on Instagram @wmc_clinic.

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