Support
South Jersey Mothers of Multiples strives to offer support to both new and seasoned mothers of mulitples. We do this in a variety of ways.
Our club has a multiples program through which new members are paired with a volunteer club member. Our "Big Sisters" are here to help their "Little Sister" with any issues or concerns that may arise where their multiples are concerned. They are also there to help them network within our club. If you are a new member and have not yet been assigned a Big Sister, please contact Membership.
We also organize meals for club members who need a little extra help. These could be members who have just had a baby (or two or three!), members who have been ill, or members who have had a death in the family. If you would like to take advantage or this or have a friend in need, please contact Hospitality. And please remember, we always need volunteers who are willing to contribute meals to those in need!
Additionally, we have a list of hints that have been helpful to us in our collective experience as mothers of multiples.
Our club also maintains a library of books that are available to all club members. These books include a variety of topics ranging from pregnancy to educating multiples and beyond! Other topics include breastfeeding, sleeping, potty training, discipline, activities, nutrition, safety and everything in between!
Below is a list of club members who have volunteered to assist or talk to members on many topics. Please feel free to seek out any of these members at our monthly meeting, or to contact them via telephone or email. Contact information can be found in our Members section.
Topic |
Volunteer Members |
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Pregnancy |
| Labor |
Mary Ellen Graham, Kim Serafine |
| C-Section |
Rachel Saperstein, Stacey Jones, Amy McDowell |
| Postpartum |
Lisa Zink, Jane O’Neil |
| Bed Rest |
Anne Connor, Heather Damico, Bridget LeGrazie |
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Prematurity |
| Monitors |
Jaime Friedman, Amy Kligerman, Heide Fraley |
| Intensive Care |
Amy Kligerman, Jaime Friedman, Mary Christ, Dianna Morris, Heather Damico |
| Waiting for babies to come home |
Jaime Friedman, Amy Kligerman, Mary Christ, Heather Damico |
| Developmental problems due to prematurity |
Anne Connor |
| Retinopathy |
Anne Connor |
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Breastfeeding |
| Full term |
Saperstein, Allison Weil, Stacey Jones, Lisa Ruley, Randi True, Mary Ellen Graham |
| Preemies |
Jacqueline Lockburner, Chris Jennings, Allison Weil, Heide Fraley, Heather Damico, Bridget LeGrazie |
| Expressing/pumping |
Rachel Saperstein, Jacqueline Lockburner |
| Beyond 1 Year |
Heather Damico |
| Weaning |
Mary Ellen Graham, Donna Gould, Lisa Ruley |
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Twin Care |
| Coming home |
Lisa Ruley, Lisa Nagasuru |
| Equipment |
Rachel Saperstein, Stacey Jones |
| Feeding |
Rachel Saperstein, Stacey Jones, Lisa Nagasuru |
| Sleeping |
Kathy Minnite, Elaine Petrosino-Roehm |
| Toilet training |
Eileen Veit |
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The Multiples |
| 5-7 years |
Lil Caban |
| 8-11 years |
Jaime Friedman, Tina Haydu, Chris Jennings |
| 12 + years |
Lorena Melcher, Anne Connor, Roxanne Vernacchio |
| Siblings |
Allison Weil, Jen Trauger, Jaime Friedman, Dianna Morris, Barbara Kelleher |
| Single Parenting |
Lorena Melcher, Dianna Clouser–Bird, Randi True |
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Special Problems |
| ADHD |
Lorena Melcher, Tina Haydu |
| Autism |
Lisa Gladstone, Jane O’Neil |
| Biting |
Lorena Melcher |
| Early Intervention |
Lisa Gladstone, Anne Connor |
| IUGR Identical Twins |
Danya Horwath |
| Plagiocephaly |
Kate Ritz |
| Preschool |
Jaime Friedman, Jen Trauger |
| RSV |
Lisa Gladstone, Beth Cohen, Danya Horwath |
| Special Ed |
Gladstone, Eileen O’Rourke, Tina Haydu |
| Twin to Twin Transfusion |
LeGrazie, Barbara Kelleher |
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Other |
| Death of a child |
Diane Generao |
| Ectopic Pregnancy |
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| Pregnancy after a loss |
Diane Generao, Lorena Melcher, Amy McDowell |
| Reproductive Clinic/progesterone |
Danya Horwath, Jaime Friedman, Rachel Saperstein, Kit Foster, Ann Wolf |
| Surgery & problems |
Denise Grovatt, Anne Connor |
| Triplets |
Lisa Zink |
| Working mom |
Jaime Friedman, Rachel Saperstein, Allison Weil, Amy McDowell, Barbara Kelleher |
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