Multiple pregnancies: twins in special careOver 40 per cent of all twins born in the UK need some special care - largely because twins are born earlier than single babies and are usually small. Be prepared with our advice and info about special care units and bonding with your premature babies. Special care baby units aim to provide the care that babies would have had in the womb, supplementing this with help with breathing, feeding and warmth. Babies usually need special care if they weigh under 1.7kg, are less than 32 weeks or have any medical problems. Babies who need more intensive special care may be referred to a regional referral unit. Before your twins go to special care, try to have a quick cuddle or stroke with each one and take some photographs to keep with you. Get all the info on babies who are born too soon:
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