Understanding the lives of multiple-birth families: Listening to the voices of parents and professionals

Heinonen, Kristiina

doi:10.15761/npc.1000170

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“…Twin childbirth can also be a stress factor, as it mostly ends in preterm birth, with the possibility of cesarean section, twins being admitted to Special Care Units, or being separated due to different health conditions, which can negatively interfere with family adaptation [ 4 , 5 ]. Therefore, the birthplace should be chosen in advance, and parents should be allowed to make a prenatal visit to the location [ 6 ].…”

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Parents’ Needs When Experiencing the Transition to Twin Parenthood

Freitas,

Maneta Travanca,

García-Fernández

2024

Healthcare

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(1) Background: The transition to twin parenthood is a demanding challenge with a higher risk of maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy and a postpartum period that involves caring for more than one newborn at the same time with similar and simultaneous needs. (2) Aim: To find out about parents’ needs when experiencing the transition to twin parenthood and to describe the intervention of their specialized nursing support network. (3) Methodology: A descriptive exploratory study, based on a proper non-probabilistic sample of 15 nurses and 55 couples who are parents of twins, using two online questionnaires publicized on social networks. (4) Results: The couple’s needs were identified through knowledge of their experiences and difficulties during pregnancy and after the twin birth. Couples’ and nurses’ perceptions differed on the identified needs. The specialized nursing support network focuses its intervention on providing informative guidance on twin pregnancy and postpartum period, health education, group sharing experiences, home visits, planning, and including a family support network in the management of twin care and the creation of a daily routine. (5) Conclusions: There is a need to implement a program focused on the needs of parents of twins, promoting realistic expectations for the birth and parenting of twins, preparing parents, improving their well-being, and creating a specialized nursing support network available to this population.

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