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SAMBA Pamphlets

SAMBA has acquired pamphlets over many years from various sources – professionals in the medical field, members talking out of own experience, AMBA(Australian Multiple Birth Association), etc.  SAMBA is currently in the process of updating some of these pamphlets and making them available to members as they are updated at a nominal fee – this list will grow with every MM edition!

We urge all members who would like more information on certain topics to please make use of this service.  If you have any ideas on topics that should be covered, please let us know and if you have any information you feel are of interest to the other members, also share that with us!

"Twins" by Sheila Kritzinger
(A pamphlet ideal for parents expecting twins! Sheila (from the National Childbirth Trust in London) briefly discusses topics such as: how twins are conceived, the pregnancy and birth, how the mother should care for herself after the birth, caring for the twins and breastfeeding twins.) 

"Hoe speel my kind" deur Ann Christodoulou
(Ann - ‘n Arbeidsterapeut, ma van ‘n tweeling en vorige SAMBA voorsitster van Pretoria – gee praktiese idees en advies oor hoe om jou meerlinge vanaf geboorte tot ses jaar te stimuleer deur met hulle te speel.)

"Your child’s play" by Ann Christodoulou
(Ann- occupational therapist, mother of twins and former chairlady of Pretoria – gives practical ideas and advice on how to stimulate your child from birth to six years through play.)

"The Growing Toddler (Toddler Nutrition)" by Wilna du Toit
(WHAT IS A TODDLER SIZED SERVING?
PLANNING YOUR TODDLER’S MEALS; FAT IN YOUR TODDLER’S DIET; FUSSY EATERS!  If these are questions and issues you have concerning your toddlers’ eating habits, then this pamphlet will give you the answers!  Wilna also gives helpful hints, a vitamin and mineral guide and some sample menus.)

"Twin Management" SAMBA workshop 1987
(Another useful guide for expecting parents.  The information in this pamphlet was put together by mothers of multiples during an earlier SAMBA workshop.  The tips ranging from pregnancy, arriving home, breast- and bottle feeding, shopping with multiples, sleeping, time management and equipment layout, have been updated recently taking today’s trends in mind.)

"Prematurity : A guide for parents" by Elmarie Liebenberg.
(Elmarie compiled this pamphlet with the input from medical staff at various hospitals in Pretoria.  This is another useful guide for expecting parents as it deals with a lot of issues surrounding the premature birth of multiples – a common tendency in multiple pregnancies! Issues such as causes for premature birth, the stay of the babies in the NNICU, dealing with your babies in the NNICU, feeding the multiples and the adjustment when at home, are dealt with.) 

"Twins in School" (38 pages) by Dept of Psychology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
(In this booklet from the Australian Multiple Birth Association topics surrounding twins in preschool and school are covered.  They investigate the importance of language development for twins, give suggestions on how to help twins with reading and debate whether twins should be kept together or separated in school.)

"Parenting Triplets" Booklet by AMBA
(Parents of triplets are often faced with family situations and decision-making different to those of singly born children.  AMBA provides some guidelines to parents expecting/having triplets and covers topics such as preparation, birth & hospitalization, bottle and breast feeding, care and needs of older children, parents needs and emotions, financing, toddlers to pre-schoolers, triplets at school and returning to the workforce.)

"Parenting Twins" Booklet by AMBA
(This booklet from the Australian Multiple Birth Association is aimed at parents expecting twins and gives more information they would require on preparing for the birth of the twins , the hospital stay  and the arrival of mother and babies at home and how to handle the situation as a family.  Can be read in conjunction with pamphlet number 30.)

"Expectant Parents Booklet"
(This booklet has been compiled by parents of multiples who are members of SAMBA.  It is sold at each ‘EXCPECTANT PARENTS SEMINAR’ and has valuable tried-and-tested information for parents expecting multiples.  Topics covered are amongst others: practical hints in coping with multiples during the first year; prematurity and common problems & diseases related thereto; feeding and nutrition information; newborn boys and girls.)

"Returning to the Workforce after a Multiple Birth" AMBA
(This pamphlet looks at considerations such as child care options, income versus costs, daily household chores, emotional aspects, the children’s needs and help in emergencies.)

"Safety in the Multiple Birth Family" AMBA
(A six-page guide giving practical advice on potential dangers in and around the house and how to deal with emergencies.  This is a very brief guide and DOES not replace a First Aid/SAFETY Course!)

"Guidelines for Parents of Multiple Birth Children" AMBA
(This booklet from AMBA could be read in conjunction with pamphlet number 27 as it adds to the information covered there.  Her AMBA gives a little more information on handling the situation as a family once back at home from hospital after the birth.)

"Bottlefeeding Multiple Birth Babies" AMBA
(The aim of this leaflet is to give practical information on different methods of sterilization, equipment needed for feeding and types of formula available.  It also gives a few handy tips on bottlefeeding.)

Notes on Equipment and Layette for Multiples – by Sue Eslick – KZN Chairlady (1999/2000)
(A useful guide for parents expecting multiples when deciding what and how much of each should be bought before the birth!)

Confusion: Identical or Fraternal, compiled by Liesl Ross (SAMBA National Committee Member 2000 – 2006 and SAMBA Steering Committee Member 2007 – 2008)
(Many people, including some obstetricians and midwives, still believe that the presence of two placentas means that the twins are non-identical and the presence of a single placenta would indicate identical twins. This is not necessarily true!  Liesl investigates this matter further and clarifies the confusion some parents may have concerning their twins status!)

HELLP Syndrome, compiled by Liesl Ross (SAMBA National Committee Member 2000 - 2006 and SAMBA Steering Committee Member 2007 – 2008)
(Many women have high blood pressure and are diagnosed with pre-eclampsia before they get HELLP Syndrome (HS).  However, in some cases, HELLP symptoms are the first warning of pre-eclampsia and the condition is misdiagnosed as hepatitis, gall bladder disease, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.  Liesl researched this condition and covers issues such as: ‘Who gets HS?’; cause; symptoms; signs of HS; prevention; the effects of HS on Mom and Baby and the treatment for HS.)

Twin-to-Twin transfusion, compiled by Liesl Ross(SAMBA National Committee Member 2000 - 2006 and SAMBA Steering Committee Member 2007 – 2008)
(What is Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome?  The history of TTTS; frequency; warning signs of TTTS; the most important questions for parents to ask; what can a mom do to help herself and her babies?; What happens to the babies affected by TTTS? Treatment options are covered in this pamphlet on TTS.)

*Please note that all pamphlets do have a copyright to SAMBA*

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