SynthesisArchives of women's mental health2015
Raising multiples: mental health of mothers and fathers in early parenthood.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 87 citations in OpenAlex.
- Economic evaluation of embryo transfer strategies in in vitro fertilization (IVF): a systematic review.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Pooled it
- ESHRE guideline: number of embryos to transfer during IVF/ICSI†.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2024Guideline
- Twins' and Singletons' Linguistic Environment: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in psychology · 2019Pooled it
- Consequences of cervical pessary for subsequent pregnancy: follow-up of randomized clinical trial (ProTWIN).Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2022Trial
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- Insurance and early racial disparities in skin-to-skin care during NICU hospitalization.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2026Article
- Understanding parental bonding in the first two years after birth: exploring family predictors using growth mixture modeling.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Stability of Self-compassion and its Relationship to Depressive Symptoms in Primary Caregivers of Twin Children: A Longitudinal Study.Mindfulness · 2026Article
- Higher neutrophil count, higher lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio, and lower platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio are independently associated with postpartum depression symptoms in twin pregnancies.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Factors associated with multiple births in the United Kingdom during COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey.PloS one · 2026Article
- A Compassion-Focused Approach to Support Parents After Preterm Birth.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2025Review
- Not one but two: cross-sectional associations among repeat pregnancy, maternal mental health and child cognitive outcomes among adolescent and young mothers in South Africa.BMJ global health · 2025Article
- Confronting the Taboo of Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction: A Qualitative Study of Maternal Decision-Making in Triplet Pregnancies.Prenatal diagnosis · 2025Article
- The relationship between type, timing and duration of exposure to adverse childhood experiences and adolescent self-harm and depression: findings from three UK prospective population-based cohorts.Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines · 2024Article
- Parents' Needs When Experiencing the Transition to Twin Parenthood.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Considering multifetal pregnancy reduction in triplet pregnancies: do we forget the emotional impact on fathers? A qualitative study from The Netherlands.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2024Article
- Association of Spousal Social Support in Child-Rearing and Marital Satisfaction with Subjective Well-Being among Fathers and Mothers.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Is the mental health of couples with twins more at risk? Results from an Italian cohort study.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
- Mental Health Within 24 Months After Delivery Among Women with Common Pregnancy Conditions.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2023Article
- The psychosocial outcomes of older parenthood in early to mid-childhood: a mini-review.Human reproduction (Oxford, England) · 2023Review
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Abstract
The rate of twin and higher-order gestation births has risen dramatically in recent decades in the United States as well as other Western countries. Although the obstetrical and neonatal risks of multiple gestation pregnancies are well-documented, much less is known regarding the mental health impact on parents of multiples during the perinatal and early parenthood period. Given that parents of multiples face greater functional demands, as well as other pressures (financial, medical) this population may be at risk for heightened distress. We conducted a systematic review of quantitative, English language studies that assessed mental health outcomes of parents of multiples during pregnancy, in the first postpartum year, and in the period of early parenthood, including depression, anxiety, stress, and related constructs. Twenty-seven articles published between 1989 and 2014 met selection criteria and were included in the review. Studies utilized a wide range of methods and outcome constructs, often making comparisons difficult. Although some studies found no differences, most investigations that compared mental health outcomes in parents of multiples versus parents of singletons found that parents of multiples experience heightened symptoms of depression, anxiety, and parenting stress. We discuss gaps in the existing body of literature on parental mental health related to multiple gestation birth and conclude by discussing the need for novel intervention strategies to meet the needs of this growing population. Parents of multiples may experience worse mental health outcomes than parents of singletons. More research is needed, and future work should explore potential treatment and support options.
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