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I'm running my first Half Marathon in 5 years (since having children) and supporting TAMBA, the Twins and Multiple Births Association. As you all know, my second pregnancy unexpectedly involved not 1, not 2 but 3 babies! Multiple births are highly challenging and TAMBA is the lead charity supporting families with multiples and leading research to help to reduce some of the risks associated with multiple pregnancies, namely prematurity, still birth and neonatal death rates, helping to make things safer for mums and babies. I feel incredibly fortunate every day that our 2 year old identical triplets, Hermione, Phoebe & Jemima, arrived safely, had great care in hospital and are happy, healthy little girls, so would like to support this cause close to my heart. 

Why is Tamba’s BIG research appeal so important?
A recent report from MBRRACE-UK (a national organisation investigating maternal and infant deaths) confirmed that multiple pregnancies make up only 3% of all pregnancies but contribute towards 6.5% of still births and 13.7% of neonatal deaths. 

This is much higher than in other pregnancies and means that more than one twin, triplet or quad doesn’t make it each day.

Almost half of multiple births are born premature and this is a major contributing factor to the high death rates. Surviving preterm babies also face long term neurological damage and disabilities.

Why should I support Tamba’s BIG research appeal?
 Only with your support can this innovative, world-leading and life-  saving research happen. If  you make a donation or fundraise in  support of the appeal:

 1. You will help to reduce the number of babies born too early.
 2. You will help to reduce the number of babies and parents  enduring  neonatal care. 
 3. Ultimately you will help to save lives and make future multiple  pregnancies safer for all

 AND

 DOCTORS will DOUBLE your DONATION! 

The good doctors at the British Maternal & Fetal Medical Society think this research is so important they have agreed to continue to match £ for £ any donations made to the appeal this year up to another £20,000!

Many thanks, Susie x