Harvey Merryl E, Athi Regender, Denny Elaine
Birmingham City University
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS
Community Pract. 2014 Feb;87(2):28-31.
Parents of twins face many challenges and difficulties. These can include: the impact of a multiple birth on family life; the impact of preterm birth; coping and adapting to parenthood, particularly during the first year; managing the mismatch between support needed and support received; and the impact of all these factors on the health and wellbeing of themselves, their children and their wider family. The aim of this phenomenological study was to gain insight into parents' experiences and to inform service provision. Seven semistructured, audio-recorded interviews were conducted with mothers in their own home. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative methods. Five key themes were identified: Assumptions vs reality; Worries and concerns; Impact on self; Impact on others; and Sources of support. These themes provide insight into the challenges and difficulties encountered by mothers of twins. For most families, the care and support they received during this time was community based and the findings highlighted a need for healthcare professionals to be better informed about the advice and support needed by these families.
双胞胎的父母面临着许多挑战和困难。这些挑战和困难包括：多胞胎出生对家庭生活的影响；早产的影响；应对并适应为人父母的角色，尤其是在第一年；处理所需支持与所获支持之间的落差；以及所有这些因素对他们自己、孩子及整个大家庭的健康和幸福的影响。这项现象学研究的目的是深入了解父母的经历，并为服务提供提供参考。研究人员在母亲们自己家中进行了七次半结构化的录音访谈。访谈内容逐字转录，并采用定性方法进行分析。确定了五个关键主题：假设与现实；担忧与顾虑；对自身的影响；对他人的影响；以及支持来源。这些主题揭示了双胞胎母亲所面临的挑战和困难。对于大多数家庭来说，他们在此期间获得的照顾和支持是以社区为基础的，研究结果凸显了医疗保健专业人员需要更好地了解这些家庭所需的建议和支持。
