Behavioral and cognitive development as well as family functioning of twins conceived by assisted reproduction: findings from a large population study

Olivennes, F.; Golombok, Susan; Ramogida, Chantal; Rust, John

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.03.039

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“…No differences were found with respect to emotional or behavioral problems in the different groups of children 28,30 or types of conception. 25 In developmental assessment, lower scores were obtained in twins for items relating to language, 28,30 fine motor adaptive skills, and personal-social. 28 Mothers of twins more frequently reported difficult experiences, 28,31 questioning of parenthood and experiencing doubts.…”

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“…25 In developmental assessment, lower scores were obtained in twins for items relating to language, 28,30 fine motor adaptive skills, and personal-social. 28 Mothers of twins more frequently reported difficult experiences, 28,31 questioning of parenthood and experiencing doubts. 31 They felt tired, reporting that their expectations regarding motherhood were different from the reality, and now it was a job that was harder and with more difficulties than they had thought.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…23,26,37,[40][41] They also covered marital adaptation, 29,32-33 parental adjustment 25,32 and behavior 25 and development of children, 28,30 seeking to identify the determining factors of this process 23,[27][28][29][30][33][34][37][38]40 and using twinning parenthood as a reference.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…From the comparative analyses used in some of the research, we considered the difference between groups, taking into account: different types of conception, [25][26]32,[36][37] number of births per pregnancy [26][27][28][30][31][32][33][35][36]38,41 and gestation period. 29,38 …”

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Families with twins - a systematic review

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Martins

Ângelo

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ABSTRACT:Parenthood is among the developmental transitions that set major challenges for contemporary families. When there is a twin pregnancy, those challenges increase. Our aims in this study are understanding the parental experience in families with twins and identifying the factors which condition parental experience in such families. It is a literature review focusing on studies published between 2000 and 2012 based on reference data. The articles were analyzed considering the aims, participants, phases of data collection, tools used; and results achieved regarding the dimensions involved in parenting experiences faced by parents of twins. In the 19 studies identified, maternity was the main focus of research. Women with twin children showed lower scores on well-being, higher stress risks, exhaustion and depression. The experience of these families was different, more demanding and complex than singletons' parents. Understanding of this matter becomes crucial to contributing to better health for families. LA FAMILIA EN LA PERSPECTIVA GEMELAR -UNA REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA RESUMEN: La paternidad es una de las transiciones del desarrollo que plantea más desafíos a la familia contemporánea. En un embarazo gemelar estos retos son engrandecidos. Los objetivos del estudio fueron conocer la experiencia de la paternidad en familias con gemelos y analizar los factores que influyen en sus experiencias de paternidad. Para este propósito se analizaron artículos publicados entre 2000-2012 en bases de datos referencia. Los artículos fueron analizados teniendo en cuenta: objetivos, participantes, tiempo de recolección de datos, instrumentos utilizados y los resultados, atendiendo las variables que integran la experiencia de paternidad gemelar. En los 19 estudios identificados, la maternidad era el foco central de investigación. Las mujeres con gemelos han tenido resultados más bajos de bienestar, aumentando el riesgo de estrés, agotamiento y depresión. La experiencia de las familias fue diferente, más exigente y compleja que para otros padres. Comprender el tema es fundamental para maximizar la salud de la familia. DESCRIPTORS:

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“…Although there is some debate about whether an IVF twin infant is at greater risk than a naturally conceived twin when factors such as zygosity and mother's age and parity are controlled for, [4,8] there is clearly a greater risk to their mother's health than to mothers' of singleton infants, [9] and some evidence of a greater risk compared to mothers of naturally conceived twins [10]. There is also clear evidence of the increased risk of a multiple birth to parental emotional and financial well-being [11][12][13].…”

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Comparing patients’ and clinicians’ perceptions of elective single embryo transfer using the attitudes to a twin IVF pregnancy scale (ATIPS)

Rai

Betsworth

Beer

et al. 2010

J Assist Reprod Genet

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Background This study evaluated a questionnaire originally developed for use with health professionals to explore and compare patients' and clinicians' perceptions of elective single embryo transfer and twin births. Methods IVF clinicians and patients attending an independent Fertility clinic were surveyed using the Attitudes to a twin birth scale (ATIPS) comprising two subscales: attitudes to twins (A-Twin) and attitudes to elective single embryo transfer (A-SET). After refinement total sample scores showed both subscales were reliable with Cronbach's alpha >0.8 and item-total correlations >0.35. Results Questionnaires were completed by 100 female IVF patients and 17 IVF clinicians. A-Twin subscale scores indicated neither the IVF clinicians nor female IVF patients demonstrated very positive attitudes to a twin birth although the IVF female patients were more in favour (t=5.29, n=117, p=<0.001). Responses suggest both groups would benefit from increased information about the risks of a twin birth for the baby. First cycle IVF female patients were significantly more positive about eSET (z=3.94, n=100, p=<0.001). Clinicians perceive both their colleagues' and female patients' negativity towards eSET; suggesting a role for education. Conclusions This study found the ATIPS to be a reliable measure which could be useful in evaluating interventions to promote single embryo transfer.

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Overcoming Involuntary Childlessness and Assisted Conception

Akker

Olga²

2012

Reproductive Health Psychology

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Behavioral and cognitive development as well as family functioning of twins conceived by assisted reproduction: findings from a large population study

Cited by 96 publications

References 44 publications

Families with twins - a systematic review

Families with twins - a systematic review

Comparing patients’ and clinicians’ perceptions of elective single embryo transfer using the attitudes to a twin IVF pregnancy scale (ATIPS)

Overcoming Involuntary Childlessness and Assisted Conception

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