Economic and social implications of multiple birth
Campbell, D.; van Teijlingen, E.R.; Yip, L.
Best Practice and Research. Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology 18(4): 657-668
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1521-6934 PMID: 15279824 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2004.04.016Document Number: 260476
This paper provides the background statistics and trends on multiple births. It highlights a number of factors that influence parents with multiples, including social situation, psychological adjustment and economic circumstances. It is often assumed that these areas of concern arise only after the babies have been born, but clinicians should be aware that many are seen in the antenatal period as well. Apart from the socioeconomic cost to individual families, multiple births also carry a cost to society. A number of self-help groups and voluntary organisations can assist parents of multiples. This is especially important if parents find that family and friends cannot or will not come forward.
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