Twiniversity Podcast with Natalie Diaz

Kim Friedberg is a mom of infant twin boys and she’s here to talk about her traumatic birth and postpartum PTSD.  In this episode, we’re covering: Miscarriage and IVF Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia Hospital Bedrest Delivery via C-section NICU How Kim recognized her own PTSD early and got help Read more about: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Postpartum PTSD Postpartum Support Internati...

Alysa had a boring, drama-free twin pregnancy right up until 32 weeks when she had to be hospitalized for preeclampsia. Then, she was flown by helicopter to a hospital with a maternal fetal department.  Alysa talks about her experience with: Preparing for twins Hospital bedrest The preeclampsia rollercoaster Induction at 34 weeks 5 weeks in NICU Read more about preeclampsia here Expecting twins? T...

Emily is a twin mom and an ultrasound technician. She and her husband Dom join us to talk about: How Emily discovered her own Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Having surgery at 20 weeks Healthy delivery at 35 weeks Preparing their singleton to be a big brother More information about: TTTS TAPS Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singl...

Janelle’s twins were only a few months old when her husband Keith was diagnosed with Lymphoma. In 2020, Keith passed away from the disease. Janelle joins us today to talk about: Parenting alone while Keith received chemo treatments How she relates to her in-laws now Keeping Keith’s memory alive for her twins How therapy has helped her Advice for grieving moms  Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you...

Nicole Doyle started her twin mom journey delivering at 24 weeks. Her micro preemies spent 5 months in the NICU and are now thriving 10 year olds! As a result of her experience, she now works for Graham’s Foundation , a non-profit that supports parents of premature babies. Today, Nicole shares about: Medical bedrest at 20 weeks Emergency C-section at 24 weeks 6 days Spending a month in the hospita...

Rebecca Trott is here to talk about her Jewish-Christian interfaith marriage and raising her preschool twins.  NOTE: We will be discussing Santa! Also, Rebecca discusses: Hebrew school vs Sunday School Why she chose not to do a Bris Grandparent involvement Hanukkah and Christmas traditions  How they pray as a family Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeedin...

When Kortnie found out she was pregnant with twins, she knew two things:  She wanted to be a mom  She had to leave her babies’ father.  With nowhere to live, Kortnie moved into Visitation House, a communal home for women with unplanned pregnancies. Kortnie tells us all about her journey as a single mom with twins and how she found the resources she needed to provide for them. Visitation House (the...

Nora is a twin mom who has been breastfeeding for 17 months!  In today’s episode, she’s discussing her experience with: Preeclampsia Vaginal delivery with one breech baby Trouble with latching Mom guilt Mom Intuition Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid, Car Seat Safety, Childproofing) Click her...

Elicia is a mom of three boys under 3: one singleton and twin boys. She and Nat are talking about marriage today. Specifically, they’re getting into: Facing infertility as a couple Long-Distance Marriage Love Languages Communication Finding time for intimacy Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfeeding Twins Twins After Singletons Baby Safety (CPR, First Aid,...

Marissa had a singleton and twins who are NICU graduates and she’s here to talk about early delivery and long NICU stays. She’s getting into: -Her singleton she delivered before 28 weeks -Her twin girls she delivered at 24 weeks -Primary care nurses -Traumatic birth -Her online support group -Early intervention services Resource: What Every Twin Parent Should Know About the NICU Marissa Fluture’s...

Erika and her husband Dave had a long, bumpy road to twin parenthood. Erika experienced uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pregnancy loss, and many failed fertility treatments before her doctor suggested that surrogacy may be her best option. Today, Erika and Nat discuss: How Erika found a surrogate Why she chose to use an agency Her plans for including her surrogate in her twins’ lives Who is a “re...

Leanne is a speech pathologist AND a mom of 5-month old twins! In this episode, Nat picks her brain about speech development for infants and toddlers. Plus, Leanne shares how she encourages language development for her own twins! Today we’re covering: Leanne’s C-section at 38 weeks Lip and tongue tie Breastfeeding twins Baby-led weaning Developmental milestones to watch for Resource: ASHA Developm...

Jillian was expecting her second set of twins when a scan revealed one twin would be born with a rare birth defect called Bladder Exstrophy .  In today’s episode, she and Nat discuss: Getting specialized care at CHOP NICU life C-section recovery Online support groups How she finds time for herself Keep listening after the interview for Ask Nat! Today's question: "I feel like I'm not connecting wit...

We’re bringing you the inside scoop on labor and delivery! Our guest Christie Herring is a twin mom and a labor and delivery nurse from Texas.  Today we’re discussing: Epidurals Your labor and delivery team Making the best of a C-section Comfort items to bring with you to the hospital Realistic birth plans Warning signs during pregnancy Braxton Hicks vs real contractions Subscribe to the Twinivers...

Do you need a break? Dr. Daryl Appleton says YES!  In fact, this twin Mom and wellness expert says humans need SIX types of rest.  How many of the six are you getting? And how can you get MORE? Plus, she shares a simple hack to eliminate the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” conversation. Follow Dr. Appleton’s twins AND her work on Instagram. Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter!  Expecting t...

It’s the great parenting dilemma: stay at home or return to work?  Twin mom Melissa Wolf talks about her experience as a stay-at-home mom raising twins and a singleton.   Melissa dives into: Her 5-year fertility journey Hard days and mom guilt Bedtime routines How she and her husband divy up the chores Morning schedule for 3 young kids How she got permanent marker out of her couch! Subscribe to th...

Meredith Dickinson found out at 20 weeks she was pregnant with identical twin girls. At 28 weeks, doctors discovered that one baby had Duodenal Atresia and would need surgery right after being born. Meredith shares with us about: Why Google is not always your friend Her journey from “Why Me?” To “Lucky Me!”  Why she started blogging about her twins Visit Meredith’s blog to read more about her twin...

In her mid 30's, Miracle Semein started going through peri menopause. Then, she got pregnant with twins! She joined us at week 35 of her pregnancy to discuss the highs and lows of: Infertility Pregnancy Getting COVID in her 3rd trimester A 5k at 33 weeks Deciding where to give birth How she manages her emotions. UPDATE: Miracle's twin girls have arrived! Watch Miracle's birth story on her YT chann...

Katherine West Dargon is a twin herself and she’s ALSO 36 weeks pregnant with identical twins! She and Nat discuss: Twins after a singleton Fitting exercise into your busy life Building exercise into your kids’ lives Mindful breathing for relaxation  Buy Nat’s book What to Do When You’re Having Two  Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter!  Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with...

Let’s talk about money!  Financial Planner Dan Paikin joins us to talk about finances for the twin parent.  He answers questions like: What's more important: saving or investing? What if I don’t make very much money? Who needs life insurance? Do I need a will? Daniel Paikin has a team of financial planners at Tempus Financial Group who would love to help you with everything from Life Insurance to...

Twin Mom Siekeia Collins is here to answer the BIG question: Is it possible to live a balanced life raising twins? Press play to hear Siekeia and Nat discuss: The myth of work-life balance What makes a peaceful life The importance of a support system How to keep from losing yourself in Motherhood The magic of getting outside Twins after a singleton Working from home with twin babies Subscribe to t...

Twin mom Erin Martin talks about: Twins after a singleton The logistics of raising twin babies Mom guilt Her support network of twin moms Stay tuned after the interview for Ask Nat!  Today’s question: How can I get my well-meaning mother to back off from helping too much? Subscribe to the Twiniversity Email Newsletter!  Expecting twins? Twiniversity has you COVERED with online classes on: Breastfe...

Working Mom Paulina Gonzalez talks about: Maintaining her Human Resources career after having twins Finding her night nurse through Instagram Recruiting and training carers for her babies Creating a schedule and a manual for her babies’ care Her definition of “emotional income” Learn how to find the right child care option for your twins . Get our baby chore chart to help manage your care team tod...

Twin mom Taylor Goins took her young family from overwhelmed to organized! She joins us to talk about the power of schedules, organization and consistency for babies and toddlers.  She shares her insight on: Easy meals for toddlers Raising twin babies + a toddler while working and going to school How to diffuse chaos before it gets out of hand What she loves about her Kia Carnival Getting twins on...

Natalie Landis talks about her double whammy twins delivery: one vaginal and one C-section just minutes apart!  She also delves into:  The wonder of ice packs  How to tell your identical newborns apart Having twins after a singleton  Saving money on baby gear Having an advocate in the delivery room.  How she wound up wearing Disney Princess nightgowns in the hospital KEEP LISTENING after the inter...