National Support Services
Twins & Multiples Organisations
Tamba (Twins and Multiple Births Association)
Providing support for families with twins, triplets and more
Tamba Twinline: 0800 138 0509
Confidential helpline open everyday 10am - 1pm and 7pm - 10pm
The Multiple Births Foundation
Aiding multiple birth families and professionals caring for multiple birth families. Education, books, leaflets and more.
Zygosity Determination: The MBF can also provide a service to determine zygosity (i.e. whether your multiples are identical) using DNA extracted from cheek cells inside the mouth. This is a simple procedure and full instructions are included with the cell collection kit which the lab will send. Email: [email protected] for an application pack. The cost of the test is £80.
More Than One
Providing specialist equipment and training for those involved in the care of multiple birth families.
Twin Support Network
A free social website bringing together parents of twins and multiples to share advice, tips and experiences.
Twins Online UK
For parents of twins and twins themselves from pregnancy to school age and beyond
Twinsclub
Find your local twins club, chat with others, buy and sell, read articles and news
Twins UK
Dedicated to families with twins, triplets and more. Specialist products and information helping make life with multiples easier and more enjoyable
Having Twins
Antenatal courses for parents expecting twins or more who live in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, London and beyond.
Other Support Organisations
Bliss
The only national organisation dedicated to working with and for special care babies and their families. They help babies born too soon, too small or too sick to cope on their own.
La Leche League
Their mission is to help mothers to breastfeed and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of every baby and mother.
Cry-Sis
Support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies. Hints, tips and facts from parents and professionals to help calm your baby.
Helpline: 08451 228 669 (7 days a week 9am – 10pm)
Gingerbread
Expert advice, practical support and campaigns for single parents.
Helpline: 0808 802 0925
Action for Sick Children
The UK’s leading children’s healthcare charity, specially formed to ensure that children always receive the highest standard of care.
Helpline: 0800 074 4519
Family Lives
A national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. You can call the Parentline about any family issue, big or small. You can also email or chat online with a family support worker.
Parentline: 0808 800 2222
Tamba (Twins and Multiple Births Association)
Providing support for families with twins, triplets and more
Tamba Twinline: 0800 138 0509
Confidential helpline open everyday 10am - 1pm and 7pm - 10pm
The Multiple Births Foundation
Aiding multiple birth families and professionals caring for multiple birth families. Education, books, leaflets and more.
Zygosity Determination: The MBF can also provide a service to determine zygosity (i.e. whether your multiples are identical) using DNA extracted from cheek cells inside the mouth. This is a simple procedure and full instructions are included with the cell collection kit which the lab will send. Email: [email protected] for an application pack. The cost of the test is £80.
More Than One
Providing specialist equipment and training for those involved in the care of multiple birth families.
Twin Support Network
A free social website bringing together parents of twins and multiples to share advice, tips and experiences.
Twins Online UK
For parents of twins and twins themselves from pregnancy to school age and beyond
Twinsclub
Find your local twins club, chat with others, buy and sell, read articles and news
Twins UK
Dedicated to families with twins, triplets and more. Specialist products and information helping make life with multiples easier and more enjoyable
Having Twins
Antenatal courses for parents expecting twins or more who live in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Buckinghamshire, London and beyond.
Other Support Organisations
Bliss
The only national organisation dedicated to working with and for special care babies and their families. They help babies born too soon, too small or too sick to cope on their own.
La Leche League
Their mission is to help mothers to breastfeed and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of every baby and mother.
Cry-Sis
Support for families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies. Hints, tips and facts from parents and professionals to help calm your baby.
Helpline: 08451 228 669 (7 days a week 9am – 10pm)
Gingerbread
Expert advice, practical support and campaigns for single parents.
Helpline: 0808 802 0925
Action for Sick Children
The UK’s leading children’s healthcare charity, specially formed to ensure that children always receive the highest standard of care.
Helpline: 0800 074 4519
Family Lives
A national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. You can call the Parentline about any family issue, big or small. You can also email or chat online with a family support worker.
Parentline: 0808 800 2222