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Jane Denton

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PubMed2006

Preparation for parenting multiple birth children.

The experience of expecting and parenting multiples is decidedly different from that of a singleton pregnancy and parenthood. Multiple births are associated with substantial medical, health care, socio-emotional, developmental, educational and economic consequences for both families and society. This paper aims to advise health professionals on how best to help families prepare for and successfully respond to the demands of multiple pregnancy and the first 5 years of parenthood after the births of twins, triplets or more. Four inter-related principles of good practice are vital to the care of multiple birth families: the involvement of a range of disciplines, of the family and of the multiple birth community; the provision of specialised care; coordinated services; and the building of family competency including the capacity to make informed decisions. Preparation should include education on the special aspects of multiple pregnancy and parenting using multiples-focused resources, health promotion and risk modification strategies, infant care and feeding, child development and advice on securing help and support while ensuring family participation in all care decisions.

Adult↗
PubMed2005

Twins and more--1. Some current thinking on multiple births.

The incidence of multiple births is rising in many countries including the U.K., mainly as a result of treatment for infertility. Parents of twins, triplets or more require specific information, advice and support at all stages of parenting from diagnosis of a multiple pregnancy onwards. Specialist midwives have an important role to play in this, as do voluntary organisations such as the Multiple Births Foundation. The first part of this two-part article provides an update of some current thinking on multiple births, including twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Part two will provide information about the needs of families with a multiple birth in the early years.

Female↗
PubMed2005

Twins and more--2. Practical aspects of parenting in the early years.

Caring for twin, triplets or more can be a daunting prospect for parents, however much the children are wanted and loved. Multiple birth babies are more likely to be born preterm and of low birth weight, adding to the practical, financial and emotional pressures of coping with two or more babies. Good preparation and advice before the babies are born, as described in Part 1 of this article (Journal of Family Health Care 2005; 15151: 143-146) is essential. After the birth, parents need continuing support and access to care from professionals who understand their different and special needs. Bereavement counselling and support may also be required, as the mortality rate is higher for multiple births. Part Two looks at the care commonly needed for multiple birth families during the first five years.

Adaptation, Psychological↗