Adult Class: Twiniversity Expecting Twins Class - Chicago

Expecting twins? Twiniversity Chicago expecting twins classes are PERFECT for expecting and new parents of twins and higher-order multiples living in the Chicago area. This 2-night class will prepare you for everything you need to know BEFORE the twins arrive (including what you need to buy!) and AFTER the twins arrive through their first 6 months of life. It's the perfect way to get ready to bring home your dynamic duo!
DAY 1 TOPICS INCLUDE:
What equipment you will need and when (full registry provided)
What help do you really need and how to find it
Handouts on: Registry list, hospital bag packing list, bedrest boredom busters, pediatrician interview questions, how your partner can get involved, help chore chart, twin birth plan worksheet
Pregnancy concerns and signs of preterm labor
Vaginal or c-section?
What happens on the BIG DAY!
Managing your hospital stay
Recovering from a c-section
Dealing with a NICU stay
What you should have in order BEFORE the twinnies arrive
Preparing older children and your pets for your new arrivals
Getting your marriage baby-ready
DAY 2 TOPICS INCLUDE:
Handouts on: Nanny interview questions and questionnaire, safety tips for twins, keepsakes and milestones, car seat safety tips, how can a doula help me
Coming home from the hospital with your newborns
Getting your twins on a feeding and napping schedule
How mom and dad can get more sleep
Finding and interviewing a Nanny/ Night Nanny/ Babysitter/ Mother’s Helper
Mistakes new parents make
Breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding tips and tricks for multiples
Tips to soothe crying twins
Diapering 101
How to deal with your new relationship (and I don’t mean the kids)
Registration covers two (2) adults attending 2 nights with a total of 7 hours of lecture, class materials, dinner for two each night, surprise in-class giveaways and a goodie bag worth over $100 in baby gear. Plus you'll make a ton of new twin parent friends in an intimate and down-to-earth class setting.
We highly recommend taking these classes before your twins arrive, but we also welcome parents whose twins are already born. We recommend taking the classes between 24-34 weeks gestation.
PLEASE NOTE: Children are not allowed in class.