title: Educating families, before, during and after a multiple birth.
abstract: Couples who are expecting twins and higher order births need specific information and support to help them prepare for the care of their babies. Professionals caring for such families should be aware of their special needs and ensure close liaison in order to provide a coordinated service throughout the pregnancy and early childhood.
authors.affiliation: The Multiple Births Foundation, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0HS, UK. ebryan@higgins7.co.uk
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bryan
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D016487:Parenting; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011295:Prenatal Care; D035781:Siblings