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A Class for Parents Expecting Multiples

Are you expecting twins or more? Join itsaBelly’s specialized in-person prenatal class designed just for you—created to help you feel confident, informed, and supported as you prepare for life with multiples. 

We’re thrilled to partner with New Mom School – Lake Oswego to offer this intimate, expert-led experience for growing families.


👶👶What You’ll Learn:

Tailored for expectant parents of twins, triplets, or more, this 4-hour class covers:

  • Pregnancy prep: What’s different and how to navigate it

  • Birth and delivery options, including NICU scenarios

  • Postpartum support planning for physical and emotional recovery

  • Feeding twins: Breast, bottle, combo, and pumping strategies

  • Sleep basics for multiples

  • Essential gear recommendations (what you truly need)

  • Building your support system: doulas, lactation consultants, night support & more

This class offers practical tools and trusted insights to help you prepare for parenting twins from day one.


👥 Who Should Attend:

  • Expectant parents of twins or higher-order multiples

  • Partners, co-parents, and birth support people

  • Families growing through surrogacy or adoption

  • First-time and experienced parents alike


💬 What Parents Say:

"I left the class not just with knowledge, but with confidence."
"Such a helpful, realistic look at life with two newborns."

 

🗓 Upcoming 2026 Dates:
  • March 7th
  • July 11th
  • November 14th

We recommend attending during your 2nd trimester due to an incidence of high-risk factors, including pre-term labor. 

📍 Location:
New Mom School – Lake Oswego
455 Kruse Way #170, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

📍 Schedule:
Session runs from 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm

🎓 Why ItsaBelly + New Mom School?

 

At itsaBelly, we’ve spent over two decades walking alongside families as they prepare for one of life’s biggest transitions—welcoming a new baby (or two, or three!).

Our Twins 101: Multiple Expectations class is taught by Deana Andersen-Tennant, multiples specialist and educator with over 30 years of professional experience and a parent of two sets of twins. We blend practical tools, evidence-based insight, and real-world tips to help you feel informed and empowered.

We’re proud to collaborate with New Mom School – Lake Oswego, a community-centered hub for prenatal and postpartum education. Their space is warm, welcoming, and purpose-built for learning and connection. New Mom School shares our commitment to whole-family care, offering expert-led programming designed to support your emotional and physical well-being as you grow your family.

Together, itsaBelly and New Mom School create a supportive, safe space for parents-to-be to learn, ask questions, share fears, and build confidence—especially when expecting more than one baby.

This class is more than just information—it’s community, encouragement, and a head start on your parenting journey.

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More Classes coming soon!

 

Free for established clients - $40 for the general public 

- Multiple Expections Consultation -
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If you are expecting multiples or dealing with the challenges of caring for a fussy baby, our dedicated team is here to provide the support and guidance you need. We understand that navigating parenthood, especially with twins, triplets, or more, can be overwhelming at times. That's why we offer specialized consultations and Postpartum Doulas to ease the journey for you.

Our "Multiple Expections" consultations are designed to address the unique needs and concerns that arise when raising multiple babies. Whether you're a first-time parent of multiples or have older children adjusting to the arrival of new siblings, we've got you covered. During the consultation, we'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help you successfully navigate various aspects of caring for multiples.

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Some of the topics covered in our multiples consultations include

Some of the topics covered in our multiples consultations include

  • Understanding the physiological and behavioral differences between singletons and multiples: Each baby is unique, and we'll help you recognize and address the individual needs of each child.
  • Addressing preemie-specific issues: For parents of premature babies, we'll offer guidance and support tailored to their unique needs and challenges.
  • Tandem breastfeeding, hands-free: We'll provide guidance and techniques to help you comfortably and efficiently breastfeed both babies simultaneously. Safely bottle-feeding more than one baby: If you're using bottles to feed your babies, we'll show you how to do it safely and efficiently.
  • Burping one baby while feeding the other: Practical techniques to make feeding time smoother and more manageable, even with more than one baby.
  • Environment setup to do it ALL alone: Organizing your home in a way that promotes efficiency and convenience, empowering you to handle multiple tasks while caring for your little ones.
  • Supporting sibling adjustment and solving unique safety issues in homes with multiples: If you have older children, we'll guide you through the process of ensuring a smooth transition and address safety concerns associated with having multiple children of different ages.
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Our team of experienced Postpartum Doulas is also available to provide you with an extra set of caring hands during this transformative time. They are well-versed in the specific needs of families with multiples and can offer invaluable support, guidance, and reassurance.

No matter what challenges you are facing, we are committed to walking alongside you on this journey and providing the best care for you and your little ones. You don't have to go through it alone; we're here to help you thrive as a family and embrace the joys of parenting multiples. Let's work together to make this precious time in your life as smooth and rewarding as possible.

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